In "Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat," Carolyn Wells weaves a captivating narrative that melds elements of mystery and satire within the context of early 20th-century American society. The story revolves around Warble Petticoat, an eccentric character whose colorful escapades and interactions illuminate the absurdities of urban life during this era. Wells'Äô deft use of humor and iron...