Sir Arthur was found murdered in his study on a warm July afternoon. The only people in the mansion were the chef, the maid, and the gardener. The chef claimed he was boiling potatoes. The maid claimed she was dusting the tall bookshelves. The gardener claimed he was watering the outdoor roses. Detective Ray arrested the killer within seconds. Who did he arrest?
The maid
Dusting tall bookshelves in July would leave footprints or disturbances, but more importantly, boiling potatoes and watering roses are normal chores, whereas dusting bookshelves in a house with no electricity or during a specific time doesn't match... Wait, let's make a cleaner clue. The maid claimed she was dusting books, but the pages were completely free of dust because she had never touched them? No, let's keep it tight: The maid claimed she was reading the morning newspaper, but it was already evening. Let's use a better one.
About this riddle
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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