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In the shadowy corners of Edwardian England, where identity and deception intertwine, unfolds a tale of chilling ambition and moral ambiguity. Once lost to time, this psychological crime fiction masterpiece returns, its pages whispering secrets of a criminal's rise and fall. A classic crime novel, it draws readers into the mind of a man whose charm is as lethal as his intent, echoing the dark allure of Oscar Wilde influences and crime and punishment parallels. This narrative, a criminal autobiography, offers a window into the soul of a society teetering on the brink of modernity, where the…mehr

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In the shadowy corners of Edwardian England, where identity and deception intertwine, unfolds a tale of chilling ambition and moral ambiguity. Once lost to time, this psychological crime fiction masterpiece returns, its pages whispering secrets of a criminal's rise and fall. A classic crime novel, it draws readers into the mind of a man whose charm is as lethal as his intent, echoing the dark allure of Oscar Wilde influences and crime and punishment parallels. This narrative, a criminal autobiography, offers a window into the soul of a society teetering on the brink of modernity, where the veneer of civility masks a ruthless struggle for power. Its exploration of the human psyche resonates today, inviting crime fiction enthusiasts and fans of classic literature alike to ponder the eternal dance between ambition and morality. Alpha Editions proudly presents this work, which has been out of print for decades, now meticulously restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a rare glimpse into early 20th century England. As you turn its pages, you are not merely reading a story; you are witnessing the rebirth of a forgotten gem, a testament to the enduring power of narrative to illuminate the darkest corners of the human condition.
Autorenporträt
Roy Horniman was born in 1874. He was the owner of The Ladies Review for some years and was a member of the British Committee of The Indian National Congress. As well as acting he became tenant and manager of the Criterion Theatre and wrote many plays as well as adaptations of his own and others' novels. In his later years he wrote and adapted for the screen. Amongst his other works he also published The Sin of Atlantis in 1900 and Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story of To-Day in 1907. Roy Horniman died in 1930.