The death of an eccentric millionaire brings together the tenants of an apartment building (close to the Westing Mansion). One of them will inherit his estate if they solve his murder. At the reading of the will, each of the tenants/heirs are paired up and given a clue. They plot, scheme, and privately investigate and do their best to carry on to find his murder from amongst themselves. The characters forge friendships along the way in this mystery. When working in pairs fails they are given a second chance with more cryptic messages. There is a secret winner. And the puzzle is kept to the end.
Newbery Medal winner.
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