'Riddle of the Purple Emperor' Summary

Lady Margaret Cheyne's inheritance comes with a hefty dose of danger. Returning home to Hampton on her eighteenth birthday, she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and violence as her family's precious jewels, including the infamous Purple Emperor pendant, become the target of unknown forces. Her relationship with Sir Edgar Brenton, a love she developed during her time in Paris, is further complicated by the presence of Ailsa Lorne, who also arrives in Hampton seeking a new life. Margaret finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of a hidden killer. Meanwhile, Hamilton Cleek, the renowned detective, steps onto the scene, his unique blend of wit and cunning employed to untangle the mysteries surrounding the Cheyne family and the Purple Emperor. Cleek, aided by his faithful sidekick, Dollops, and the ever-vigilant Superintendent Narkom, embarks on a thrilling investigation, uncovering secrets that run deep and threaten to unravel the very fabric of the Cheyne family's past. As the investigation progresses, Cleek must confront the darker side of human nature, where greed, envy, and vengeance intertwine with the allure of the coveted jewel, leaving no one safe from suspicion.