A Mystery Of New Orleans: Solved By New Methods (1890)

By William Henry Holcombe

Book Overview

A Mystery Of New Orleans: Solved By New Methods is a book written by William Henry Holcombe in 1890. The book is a mystery novel set in New Orleans, Louisiana. The story revolves around a murder case that took place in the city. The victim was a wealthy businessman, and the suspects were his business partners and family members. The case was initially investigated by the police, but they failed to solve it. The protagonist of the story is a young lawyer named John Gray. He takes up the case and uses new methods of investigation to solve the mystery. Gray's methods involve using scientific techniques such as fingerprint analysis, blood typing, and handwriting analysis. He also uses his knowledge of psychology to understand the motives of the suspects.As Gray delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal. He faces several obstacles and dangers, but he persists in his quest for the truth. The book is full of suspense, twists, and turns, and keeps the reader engaged till the very end.Overall, A Mystery Of New Orleans: Solved By New Methods is a classic mystery novel that combines elements of science, psychology, and detective work. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery story.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164540246
• ISBN13: 9781164540243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"