A Case of Identity by Arthur Conan Doyle

A distraught woman seeks Holmes's help when her fiancé disappears just before their wedding. As Holmes investigates, he discovers that the missing groom never truly existed—he was a disguise used by her controlling stepfather to keep her from marrying. The plot is simple but psychologically sharp, highlighting Holmes’s empathy as well as his intellect. It’s a story of manipulation cloaked in affection. A perfect example of Holmes solving a mystery rooted in domestic cruelty.