# The Clue of the Twisted Candle
## Part I: Introduction to John Lexman and the Crime
- **John Lexman's Background**
- A renowned mystery writer with a successful career.
- His quiet life in rural England with his wife, Mercy.
- **The Wealthy Benefactor**
- Introduction of Kara, a mysterious and wealthy benefactor.
- Kara’s manipulative nature and hidden agenda.
- **The Murder Plot Unfolds**
- Kara involves Lexman in a scheme that implicates him in murder.
- Details of the crime and how Lexman is framed.
- **Betrayal and Arrest**
- Lexman’s arrest for the murder he did not commit.
- His shock and disbelief at being betrayed by Kara.
## Part II: T.X. Meredith Investigates
- **T.X. Meredith’s Role**
- Introduction of T.X. Meredith, Commissioner of Scotland Yard.
- His friendship with Lexman and determination to uncover the truth.
- **Evidence Against Lexman**
- Meredith reviews the evidence used to convict Lexman.
- Challenges faced in proving Lexman’s innocence.
- **Prison Life for Lexman**
- Lexman’s experiences while incarcerated.
- His resolve to clear his name despite the odds.
## Part III: Escape and Further Complications
- **Lexman Escapes from Prison**
- Circumstances leading to Lexman’s daring escape.
- His plan to confront those who framed him.
- **A Second Murder**
- Another murder occurs, deepening the mystery.
- Connections between the two murders revealed.
- **New Suspects Emerge**
- Investigation into potential accomplices or masterminds behind the crimes.
- Suspicion falls on various characters connected to Kara.
## Part IV: Twists, Surprises, and Resolution
- **Revelation of Motives**
- Uncovering Kara’s true motives and past actions.
- How greed and revenge played a role in the plot.
- **Final Confrontation**
- Lexman and Meredith work together to expose the real culprit.
- Dramatic showdown involving key characters.
- **Justice Served**
- The resolution of the case and exoneration of Lexman.
- Closure for all involved parties, including Mercy.
- **Reflections on Justice and Friendship**
- Themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption explored.
- The impact of the events on Lexman, Meredith, and others.