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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Paliser Case is a novel written by Edgar Saltus, first published in 1894. The story revolves around the trial of a woman named Laura Paliser, who is accused of poisoning her husband. The case is complicated by the fact that Laura is a beautiful and charming woman, and the... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Paliser Case" from Edgar Saltus. American writer (1855-1921).

The Paliser Case is a mystery novel written by Edgar Saltus. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy and influential New York businessman, Mr. Paliser. The case is investigated by a young and ambitious lawyer named John Quayle, who is determined to uncover... Read Full Overview

A drama of gold, of pain, of curious crime and the heart of a girl, by one of America's most brilliant writers.Mystery, tragedy, comedy, glimpses of a Harlem Bohemia, and the blas social atmosphere of multi-millionaires are overlaid with the freshness and vitality of the Spanish... Read Full Overview

A drama of gold, of pain, of curious crime and the heart of a girl, by one of America's most brilliant writers.Mystery, tragedy, comedy, glimpses of a Harlem Bohemia, and the blas social atmosphere of multi-millionaires are overlaid with the freshness and vitality of the Spanish... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Paliser case by Edgar Saltus

Mystery, tragedy, comedy, glimpses of a Harlem Bohemia, and the blas social atmosphere of multi-millionaires are overlaid with the freshness and vitality of the Spanish singer Cassy Cara, a wholly delightful girl.

The murder of Monty Paliser, headlined that morning in the papers, shook the metropolis at breakfast, buttered the toast, improved the taste of the coffee. Murdered It seemed too bad to be false. Moreover, there was his picture, the portrait of a young man obviously high-bred... Read Full Overview

This gripping novel follows the trial of a young woman accused of killing her husband. With unexpected twists and turns, Saltus keeps the reader guessing until the very end in this intriguing mystery.

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The Paliser Case