The Professor's Mystery

by Wells Hastings

"The Professor's Mystery" by Wells Hastings and Brian Hooker is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Mr. Crosby, whose summer begins in a mundane fashion but swiftly alters as he encounters Miss Tabor, a charming woman from his past. Their unexpected meeting on a train leads to an intriguing adventure full of mysterious occurrences, personal revelations, and evolving relationships. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to Crosby’s delayed train journey and his encounter with Miss Tabor, rekindling fond memories from a previous Christmas they shared. As they converse, tension and hints of deeper troubles surface when Crosby senses that Miss Tabor is concealing something significant about her current situation. Their train ride culminates in an accident that leaves them in an idyllic meadow, where complications arise involving an injured stranger and the revelation of Miss Tabor's gold chain, coupled with a wedding ring. From here, the plot thickens as Crosby finds himself drawn into the enigmatic atmosphere surrounding Miss Tabor and her family, suggesting layers of mystery and intrigue that will shape the course of the narrative.