Are you an aspiring Nancy Drew? Have you always wanted to assemble clues and figure out whodunit? Here is your chance. This short story has all of the clues, you just need to puzzle them together to find out who the guilty party is. The solution is at the end. Happy Sleuthing!
“Mystery By the Sea"
A Sleuth-It
Yourself Mystery”
Thank goodness for the ocean breeze, I
thought as I finished my walk and crossed the sand towards home. The thermometer had topped out at 102 degrees
a few hours ago. The trek along the
shore with waves bubbling at my ankles and bay breezes blowing over my skin had
cooled me off and re-energized my mind and body. I felt ready to get back to work. As I headed for the stairs that led up to my carriage
house apartment, the elderly woman who lived in the main house came running to
meet me.
“Cassie, I need
your help,” Mrs. Williamson said, wringing her hands in that nervous way she
had.
“What’s wrong?”
“My ruby and
sapphire necklace, the one given to my great-great-grandmother by a crowned
prince in Europe , has been stolen. And the thief is in my house right now!”
