The Question and Answer section for The Valley of Fear is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Initially, his appearance seems coincidental, and McGinty believes the man has only come into the saloon for a drink. We quickly learn, however, that Marvin almost immediately calls out McMurdo, which is what he intended to do all along. Marvin is...
Douglas' delirious reference to Bodymaster McGinty and the Valley of Fear foreshadow the attempt on his life, and the unveiling of the mystery of the Scowrers.
The wedding ring is a major clue because it was taken off and removed.... and yet, the other ring was returned to his hand.
“Then the murderer, or whoever it was, first took off this ring you call the nugget ring, then the wedding ring, and...
