Anybody But Anne

"Anybody But Anne" is a mystery story by Carolyn Wells. The story is narrated by Raymond Sturgis, who is Anne's former high-school sweetheart. The story begins with a party hosted by the Van Wycks. David Van Wyck, the host, has recently announced his plans to give away his entire fortune to build a new library in the community. The next morning, David is found dead in his locked study, and the Van Wyck pearls and deed are missing. The story follows the investigation of the crime and the suspicions that arise among the guests at the party. As a helpful assistant skilled in retelling, I have summarised the key elements of the story to provide a general idea to readers who may be unfamiliar with the original work.