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A suspenseful blend of small-town intrigue and hidden secrets, Jean Webster’s “The Four-Pools Mystery” follows a tense murder investigation that exposes the complexities of family, loyalty, and justice in early 20th-century America.
Main Category: Mystery
Sub-Categories: Gothic | Detective | Thriller & Suspense
About the Book:
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The Four-Pools Mystery
Just let me have your account of everything that happened, beginning with the first appearance of the ghost…”
The Four-Pools Mystery, first published in 1908 by American author Jean Webster, is a captivating blend of suspense and Southern charm.
Set on a Virginia plantation, the novel follows young New York lawyer Terry Patten as he unravels a web of ghostly happenings, robbery, and murder at his uncle’s estate.
Webster’s witty prose and vivid characters draw readers into a world of family secrets, romance, and intrigue, making this classic mystery as engaging today as it was over a century ago.
With its fast-paced plot and cozy detective flair, this edition preserves Webster’s original text, complete with its early 20th-century perspectives and charm.
From eerie plantation nights to clever sleuthing, The Four-Pools Mystery offers a delightful escape into a bygone era, perfect for fans of historical fiction and classic whodunits eager to uncover the truth behind the shadows.
Faithfully republished here in its original form by Pastime Joy Publishing, this beautifully formatted edition of The Four-Pools Mystery preserves the original text, immersing readers in the rich language and societal nuances of the early 20th century.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Jean Webster
Alice Jane Chandler “Jean” Webster (1876–1916) was an American novelist and playwright famed for youthful heroines who grow in wit, conscience, and spirit.
Born in Fredonia, New York, she studied at Vassar College and during her student years drew on her experiences in boarding schools and orphanages—later weaving them into novels like Just Patty and her signature Daddy-Long-Legs.
Deeply committed to social causes, she supported women’s suffrage, institutional reform, and education.
Webster died shortly after childbirth, yet left a body of work that remains beloved for its humor, moral heart, and insight into adolescence.
