A wealthy merchant was found slumped over his ledger, poisoned by wine. His three business partners were interrogated. Arthur claimed he was reading in the garden. Beatrice said she was asleep in her chamber. Charles stated he was down in the dark cellar selecting a vintage bottle of wine. Who poisoned the merchant?
Charles
Charles claimed he went down to a dark cellar to select a vintage wine. Without a light source mentioned, navigating a dark cellar to find a specific vintage is impossible, exposing his lie.
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Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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