Detective Marlowe arrived at the mansion just before midnight suddenly. The body was discovered in the library by the maid. Police sealed off the area, preserving the crime scene's integrity. Possible suspects included the victim's wife, brother, and business partner. Each had motives, from greed to jealousy, for the murder. The detective surveyed the room, looking for clues meticulously always. A torn piece of fabric caught his keen eye instantly. It was snagged on a broken vase, bloodstained and tattered. In the victim's hand was a mysterious note, undecipherable. The room was silent, except the ticking grandfather clock. Marlowe knew this case would be difficult to solve.