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The Leavenworth Case

The Leavenworth Case

Anna Katherine Green

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Género policíaco y de misterio
ISBN:
9781419168994
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The Leavenworth Case: A Lawyer’s Story is a classic mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Horatio Leavenworth, who is found dead in his study. The prime suspect is his niece, Mary Leavenworth, who stands to inherit a large sum of money from her uncle’s estate. However, Mary vehemently denies any involvement in the murder and hires a renowned lawyer named Everett Raymond to defend her.As Raymond delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies surrounding the Leavenworth family. He discovers that each member of the family has a motive for killing Horatio, and he must navigate through their conflicting testimonies to find the true culprit.The Leavenworth Case is not just a murder mystery but also a commentary on the social and economic issues of the time. The novel explores the themes of class, gender, and power dynamics in the late 19th century. It is a riveting tale of intrigue, suspense, and legal drama that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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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