The Yellow Spider (1920)

The Yellow Spider is a mystery novel written by John Charles Beecham and published in 1920. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a small English village. The victim is a wealthy businessman named John Harland, who is found dead in his home with a yellow spider crawling on his face. The police suspect his wife, who had a motive for the crime, but she denies any involvement. The investigation leads the detective to uncover dark secrets and hidden motives among the residents of the village. The novel is a classic whodunit with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. Beecham's writing style is engaging and atmospheric, capturing the essence of the English countryside and the complex characters that inhabit it. Overall, The Yellow Spider is a gripping and entertaining mystery novel that will satisfy fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.