The Crime (1917)

The Crime is a novel written by Richard Grelling in 1917. The story revolves around a young man named Paul, who is accused of a crime he did not commit. The plot is set in Germany during the early 20th century, where the legal system is flawed and biased towards the wealthy and powerful.Paul is a poor and honest man who works as a clerk in a bank. One day, he is accused of stealing a large sum of money from the bank and is arrested. Despite his protests of innocence, he is found guilty and sentenced to prison.In prison, Paul meets a group of criminals who teach him how to survive and thrive in the harsh environment. He also meets a young woman named Maria, who believes in his innocence and helps him to uncover the truth.As Paul and Maria investigate the crime, they discover a web of corruption and deceit that implicates some of the most powerful people in the city. With the help of a sympathetic lawyer, they fight to clear Paul’s name and expose the true culprits.The Crime is a gripping tale of injustice, betrayal, and redemption. It explores the themes of poverty, class struggle, and the corrupt nature of power. The novel is a classic example of German literature from the early 20th century and remains a popular read to this day.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.