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.
Charles Warren Adams Libri
Questo autore è oggi riconosciuto come il creatore del primo romanzo poliziesco completo in lingua inglese. La sua maestria stilistica risiede nella costruzione della suspense e di trame intricate che continuano ad affascinare i lettori. L'opera approfondisce la psicologia dei personaggi ed esplora la natura della giustizia attraverso una narrazione avvincente.
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.