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2247135The Notting Hill Mysteryhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-notting-hill-mystery/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1869622/31ae13c4-1f4e-4842-8adb-9e98ff2afb56.jpg?v=6384437106698700004545MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/<p>In "The Notting Hill Mystery," Charles Felix crafts an intricate tapestry of crime and intrigue, marking it as one of the earliest detective novels in English literature. Published in 1862, the novel unfolds within the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, employing a unique epistolary style that interweaves letters, police reports, and various documents to unravel a complex murder mystery. Felix masterfully blends elements of the sensational genre with a meticulous attention to detail, offering readers a gripping exploration of the human psyche and societal norms of the time. Charles Felix, a pseudonym for the writer and publisher Charles W. W. Lacy, was heavily influenced by the burgeoning interest in detective fiction during the 19th century. The rise of detective stories paralleled the development of forensic science and an evolving legal system in England, which played a significant role in shaping his narrative. Through his firsthand experience in publishing and a keen understanding of contemporary social issues, Felix sought to entertain and engage his readers while subtly critiquing societal flaws. Readers who revel in the suspense of classic detective narratives will find "The Notting Hill Mystery" both captivating and intellectually stimulating. Felixs innovative structure not only keeps readers guessing until the last page but also invites them to reflect on moral dilemmas, making this novel a must-read for enthusiasts of early crime fiction and Victorian literature.</p>...2076694The Notting Hill Mystery4545https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-notting-hill-mystery/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1869622/31ae13c4-1f4e-4842-8adb-9e98ff2afb56.jpg?v=638443710669870000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20228596547000655_W3siaWQiOiIwNDg2MWFkMC1mNWZjLTQ5NmUtYWEwNi1lYzZiMDM2NjA5NzkiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjQ1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo0NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDEtMjhUMTE6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547000655_<p>Source documents compiled by insurance investigator Ralph Henderson are used to build a case against Baron R___, who is suspected of murdering his wife. The barons wife died from drinking a bottle of acid, apparently while sleepwalking in her husbands private laboratory. Hendersons suspicions are raised when he learns that the baron recently had purchased five life insurance policies for his wife. As Henderson investigates the case, he discovers not one but three murders. Although the barons guilt is clear to the reader even from the outset, how he did it remains a mystery. Eventually this is revealed, but how to catch him becomes the final challenge; he seems to have committed the perfect crime.</p>(*_*)8596547000655_<p>In "The Notting Hill Mystery," Charles Felix crafts an intricate tapestry of crime and intrigue, marking it as one of the earliest detective novels in English literature. Published in 1862, the novel unfolds within the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, employing a unique epistolary style that interweaves letters, police reports, and various documents to unravel a complex murder mystery. Felix masterfully blends elements of the sensational genre with a meticulous attention to detail, offering readers a gripping exploration of the human psyche and societal norms of the time. Charles Felix, a pseudonym for the writer and publisher Charles W. W. Lacy, was heavily influenced by the burgeoning interest in detective fiction during the 19th century. The rise of detective stories paralleled the development of forensic science and an evolving legal system in England, which played a significant role in shaping his narrative. Through his firsthand experience in publishing and a keen understanding of contemporary social issues, Felix sought to entertain and engage his readers while subtly critiquing societal flaws. Readers who revel in the suspense of classic detective narratives will find "The Notting Hill Mystery" both captivating and intellectually stimulating. Felixs innovative structure not only keeps readers guessing until the last page but also invites them to reflect on moral dilemmas, making this novel a must-read for enthusiasts of early crime fiction and Victorian literature.</p>...8596547000655_DigiCatlibro_electonico_29c0afe8-7ce2-34bc-8a32-81a03f4830f1_8596547000655;8596547000655_8596547000655Charles FelixInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-6bb6bd8d-76c1-4426-ac88-ac1eb931f855.epub2022-05-17T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat