In this classic detective novel, a group of wealthy foreign dignitaries are found murdered inside a locked room at Albert Gate, London. Enter Reginald Brett, an astute barrister-turned-detective, who takes on the case. As Brett unravels the mystery, he navigates a maze of international intrigue, stolen jewels, and sinister plots. Full of twists and surprises, this novel is a prime example of early 20th-century detective fiction that keeps readers guessing until the end.
Louis Tracy (1863-1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.