The Origin of Evil The Origin of Evil The Origin of Evil is a mystery novel by Ellery Queen (pseudonym of American writers Manfred B. Lee and Frederic Dannay), published in 1951. It is set in Los Angeles, US. The beautiful young Laurel Hill asks Ellery Queen to investigate a series of unusual anonymous gifts that have been received by her father, Leander Hill, half of Hill and Priam, Wholesale Jewelers. Roger Priam is Leander's partner, who uses a wheelchair. The latest gift, a dead dog with a mysterious note in a silver casket around its neck, has caused Leander to have a heart
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania located on the borough's outskirts. Her heart-shaped gravestone is visible from the road. Pen Argyl is also home to the Weona Park Dentzel carousel, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Pen Argyl's Fire Company, Lookout Fire Company #1, also holds an annual Labor Day parade and carnival. Pen Argyl is also home to Real English Foods, Inc, the company behind Mr. Pastie. In 1853, Joseph Kellow discovered slate in the surrounding area, coining what is now known as the Slate Belt community. The name Pen Argyl originated from the Welsh name meaning "head" and the Anglo-Saxon