The Stillwater Tragedy

The Stillwater Tragedy is a murder mystery novel by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The novel takes place in a small industrial town in New England whose peace is first shattered by the death of one of its important residents and then quickly followed by a general strike of all the trade unions. This book showcases Mr. Aldrich's ability and charisma as a storyteller. A hard and delicate touch is used to express the tragedy itself, the solving of the mystery surrounding it, and the love that shines t...