Carolyn Wells inspires and entertains with her classical mystery masterpiece, The Vanishing of Betty Varian, guaranteed to feed the mystery monster that craves suspense! The book was first published in 1922. In this classic locked room mystery, the Varian family have rented a house for the summer a house built on the edge of a cliff, three sides faced by water and the entrance the only way in. They are about to go on a picnic with family and friends when the daughter returns to the house to pick up a camera. When she doesnt return, father goes after her and neither returns... Carolyn Wells mysteries give you just enough information to get you drawn into the story and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.