'Fritz to the Front' Summary

Fritz, a Dutch vagrant with a penchant for ventriloquism, is drawn into a perplexing mystery when he becomes a witness to an elopement. The father of the bride seeks his assistance, claiming that his daughter has a condition that causes her to enter trance-like states. During one such episode, she allegedly met a man who convinced her to steal 20,000 pounds and elope with him. Fritz embarks on an investigation, navigating a trail of deceit and questionable motives. Along the way, he encounters an array of characters, including a wealthy industrialist, a clairvoyant, and a suspicious butler, as he unearths a complex scheme involving identity theft and fraud. Fritz's unique abilities as a ventriloquist prove invaluable as he unravels the truth, exposing the perpetrators and their cunning plan.