The Alibi Auditor of Wisteria Lodge

Why was Scott Eccles — the dullest man in Surrey — invited at all? Weigh every explanation.

Holmes calls it the heart of the case: Garcia barely knew Scott Eccles and plainly disliked his company, yet pressed him to stay the night. Test each explanation against the recorded facts.

Drawn from The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge (His Last Bow, 1908) — read the summary & analysis, or try The Abandoned Lodge, this story's game. More at the Game Room and the tool bench.