Angry mourners. Troubled waitress

Author: Earl Stanley Gardner
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Mason Mystery. In the normally quiet village of Anger's Mourner, a murder occurs, and the victim is the son of a millionaire who died in his villa there. Mrs. Adrian suspects her daughter Carlota of having killed in self-defense, while Carlota believes her mother is trying to clear her name by eliminating the womanizer. Both mother and daughter conceal certain facts, making the case increasingly complex. Fortunately, Mason is vacationing nearby, and his involvement will he able to uncover the true culprit? The Troubled Waitress. Catherine, a college student, loses her parents in a car accident, and her life plummets from the sky to the ground. She can only move in with her only relative she has contact with through letters—her aunt. However, to her disappointment, her aunt seems very poor, not only unable to support her further education but also constantly leaving her hungry. Desperate for food and shelter, she has no choice but to become a waitress. Yet, by chance, she discovers a large sum of money hidden in her aunt's hatbox. Troubled by this, she seeks advice from Mason. Unwittingly, her aunt is knocked unconscious and robbed of the cash, and Catherine is accused of the crime. Mason then becomes the defense attorney for the accused, getting involved in the case.