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 Libros
Este autor es hoy reconocido como el creador de la primera novela de detectives de cuerpo entero en inglés. Su maestría estilística reside en la creación de suspense y tramas intrincadas que siguen fascinando a los lectores. La obra profundiza en la psicología de los personajes y explora la naturaleza de la justicia a través de una narrativa cautivadora.
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.