The Clue Of The Silver Spoons is a mystery novel written by Robert Barr. The story revolves around a wealthy family, the Dents, who are the owners of a large estate in England. The patriarch of the family, Sir Gilbert Dent, is found dead in his study, and the police are unable to determine the cause of death. His son, Jack, is the prime suspect, but he claims to be innocent.The family solicitor, Mr. Carruthers, enlists the help of his friend, the detective Eugene Valmont, to solve the case. Valmont arrives at the estate and begins to investigate. He discovers that Sir Gilbert had been in possession of a valuable collection of silver spoons, which have now gone missing. Valmont suspects that the spoons may be the key to solving the case.As Valmont delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal within the Dent family. He discovers that each member of the family had a motive for wanting Sir Gilbert dead, and that they all had access to the silver spoons. Valmont must use all of his deductive skills to unravel the mystery and uncover the true killer.