The Death Trust

By Ada L Halstead

Book Overview

The Death Trust is a novel written by Ada L. Halstead in 1889. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Richard Morton, and the subsequent investigation by his family and friends. The investigation leads them to discover a sinister plot involving a group of people who have formed a ""death trust"" to profit from the deaths of wealthy individuals. The protagonist, Mr. Morton's nephew, takes it upon himself to unravel the conspiracy and bring the culprits to justice. The book is a thrilling mystery that keeps the reader engaged until the very end. It also offers a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century.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: 1163947415
• ISBN13: 9781163947418
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"