The Red Triangle: Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator

by Arthur Morrison

"The Red Triangle: Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator" by Arthur Morrison is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. This work continues the adventures of the titular character, Martin Hewitt, a private investigator known for his unconventional methods and amiable demeanor, as he solves a series of intriguing cases. The narrative begins with the case of a diamond theft, setting the stage for a complex web of mysteries surrounding the enigmatic symbol of the Red Triangle. The opening of the book introduces readers to a fascinating scenario where Hewitt is approached by a distraught diamond dealer, Lewis Samuel. Samuel explains that he has been robbed of a significant quantity of diamonds under suspicious circumstances involving an acquaintance named Denson. As Hewitt begins to unravel the details, the tension rises, indicating that there may be more to this case than a simple robbery. The narrative hints at a deeper conspiracy connected to the mysterious Red Triangle, leaving readers eager to discover how the intricate plot unfolds and what secrets lie beneath Samuel's tale.