The Case Of Mr. Lucraft

By Walter Besant and James Rice

Book Overview

""The Case of Mr. Lucraft"" is a mystery novel by Walter Besant. The story revolves around the murder of Mr. Lucraft, a wealthy and influential man. The investigation is led by Detective-Inspector Coleridge, who is determined to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect a number of people, including Mr. Lucraft's own family members and business associates. Along the way, Coleridge must navigate the complex social dynamics of Victorian London, where class and privilege often determine who is considered a suspect and who is not. With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting, ""The Case of Mr. Lucraft"" is a gripping tale of murder and intrigue that will keep readers guessing until the very end.Then came a third time when I stole, maddened by the dream of hunger. This time I was detected, pursued, and apprehended. The misery and shame of the hour when I stood before the magistrate, in that horrible vision of a possible future, I cannot even yet forget. With this a constant sense of unsatisfied and craving hunger; a feeling as if hunger was the greatest evil in the whole world; a longing to get rid of it. Last scene of all, I was lying dead, starved to death with hunger and cold, in a miserable, bare, and naked garret.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: 1419156063
• ISBN13: 9781419156069
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"