Martin Merrivale - John Townsend Trowbridge - Bog

Martin Merrivale: His X Mark is a novel written by Paul Creyton and first published in 1854. The story follows the titular character, Martin Merrivale, a wealthy landowner in rural England who is accused of murdering his wife. Despite his protestations of innocence, the evidence against him seems overwhelming, and he is eventually convicted and sentenced to death.As the days tick down to his execution, Merrivale's friends and family work tirelessly to prove his innocence and uncover the true culprit. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming lawyer, a mysterious gypsy, and a host of potential suspects with their own motives for wanting Merrivale out of the way.Despite the grim subject matter, the novel is full of humor and wit, and Creyton's prose is lively and engaging. The story is a classic whodunit, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. Ultimately, Martin Merrivale: His X Mark is a thrilling and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of both mystery and literary fiction.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.