Ellen Raskin bola autorka, ilustrátorka a dizajnérka, ktorá písala primárne pre deti. Jej diela sa vyznačujú hravosťou a inteligenciou, často sa zaoberajú tajomstvami a komplexnými zápletkami, ktoré podnecujú čitateľovu zvedavosť. Raskin bola majsterkou rozprávania, ktorá dokázala vytvoriť nezabudnuteľné postavy a napínavé príbehy. Jej jedinečný štýl a inovatívny prístup k detskej literatúre zanechali trvalú stopu.
A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, one thing's for sure: Sam Westing may be dead ... but that won't stop him from playing one last game!
Clever riddles and intricate wordplay fill this engaging mystery, crafted by a Newbery Award-winning author. Readers will embark on a journey filled with clues and puzzles, inviting them to solve the enigmatic challenges presented. With a focus on wit and intellect, the story promises to captivate both young readers and adults alike, making it a delightful addition to the genre of mystery literature.
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.