A Matter Of Millions (1891)

A Matter Of Millions (1891)

Anna Katharine Green

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120122995
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A Matter of Millions is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1891. The story follows the wealthy banker, Mr. Gillespie, who is found dead in his study. The police suspect that his son, Harry, is the culprit, as he had a motive for killing his father, who had refused to give him more money. However, Harry insists on his innocence and hires the famous detective, Ebenezer Gryce, to clear his name.As Gryce investigates the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and financial fraud that implicates several members of the Gillespie family. The detective must navigate through the complex family dynamics and financial dealings to find the real killer and bring them to justice.The novel is set in New York City in the late 19th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high finance and the social elite of the time. It is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. A Matter of Millions is a well-crafted mystery novel that showcases Anna Katharine Green’s skill as a writer and her ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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