The Magistrate’s Own Case (1908)

The Magistrate’s Own Case (1908)

Palle Adam Vilhelm Rosenkrantz

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120900869
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The Magistrate’s Own Case is a novel written by Palle Adam Vilhelm Rosenkrantz in 1908. The story revolves around a Danish magistrate named Erik Christian von Bork who finds himself embroiled in a complex murder case. The victim is a wealthy and influential man named Count Schack Staffeldt, and the prime suspect is his own son, who stands to inherit a large fortune upon his father’s death.As the investigation progresses, von Bork finds himself drawn deeper into the case, uncovering a web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives among the suspects. Along the way, he must navigate the complex social and political landscape of turn-of-the-century Denmark, where class and privilege often determine the course of justice.The Magistrate’s Own Case is a masterful work of detective fiction, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. Rosenkrantz’s vivid descriptions of the Danish countryside and the bustling city of Copenhagen bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of von Bork and the other characters adds depth and complexity to the narrative.Overall, The Magistrate’s Own Case is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction, as well as anyone interested in the social and cultural history of early 20th-century Denmark.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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