THE ROMAN HAT MYSTERY

A Problem in Deduction

By

ELLERY QUEEN

FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY NEW YORK MCMXXIX

Copyright, 1929, by Frederick A. Stokes Company

All Rights Reserved

Published August 15, 1929 Second Printing (before publication) July 2, 1929 Third Printing (before publication) August 8, 1929 Fourth Printing, September 10, 1929

Printed in the United States of America

Grateful Acknowledgment Is Made to

PROFESSOR ALEXANDER GOETTLER Chief Toxicologist of the City of New York

For His Friendly Offices in the Preparation of This Tale