'Mayfair Magician; a Romance of Criminal Science' Summary

In the depths of a snowstorm, a researcher finds himself stranded at a Scottish prison, where he encounters a doctor specializing in criminal psychology. The doctor offers him shelter and entertainment with a captivating story about a peculiar prisoner known only as "the man in motorcycle goggles." The prisoner's enigmatic presence and the mystery behind his constant eyewear usage pique the researcher's curiosity. As the doctor delves into the prisoner's past, a complex tale of crime, psychology, and the intricacies of justice unfolds. The researcher becomes engrossed in the prisoner's motivations, the circumstances that led to his incarceration, and the profound impact his actions have had on those involved.