Widely acknowledged as the first detective novel, the story is told by insurance investigator Ralph Henderson, who is building a case against the sinister Baron 'R___', suspected of murdering his wife. Henderson descends into a maze of intrigue including a diabolical mesmerist, kidnapping by gypsies, slow-poisoners, a rich uncle's will and three murders.
Charles Warren Adams Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Tento autor je dnes uznávaný ako tvorca prvého plnohodnotného detektívneho románu v angličtine. Jeho štylistické majstrovstvo spočíva v budovaní napätia a komplexných zápletok, ktoré dodnes fascinujú čitateľov. Dielo sa zaoberá psychológiou postáv a skúma povahu spravodlivosti prostredníctvom napínavého rozprávania.
The very word Taxes sends shivers up spines. Yet, very few realize the tremendous impact that taxation has had on civilization. The author changes that in this fascinating history.