By: Charles Warren Adams (1833-1903)
Notting Hill Mystery by Charles Warren Adams is a gripping and suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story is well-written and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to become invested in their lives and the mystery at hand.
The plot twists and turns, leaving readers guessing until the very end. Adams expertly weaves together a complex narrative that keeps readers engaged and eager to uncover the truth behind the notting hill mystery. The pacing of the story is perfect, with just the right amount of suspense and action to keep readers hooked.
Overall, Notting Hill Mystery is a thrilling and captivating read that is sure to keep readers entertained from beginning to end. Charles Warren Adams has created a masterpiece that is sure to become a classic in the mystery genre. Book Description:
Charles Felix was the pseudonym of Charles Warren Adams, an English Lawyer and publisher and is now known to have been the author of "The Notting Hill Mystery", thought to be the first full length detective novel in English.
The story first appeared as an eight part serial in a weekly magazine in 1862, and was subsequently published as a single volume novel in 1865.
The story deals with the then newly emerging field of 'mesmerism' which we now know as hypnotism, and its use in the planning and execution of three truly devious crimes. The novel, unsually, is written wholly in the form of a series of letters and reports gathered by the investigator from the various witnesses in the case, and the reader is left to decide themselves the guilt or otherwise of the chief suspect.
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