The Notting Hill Mystery - (British Library Crime Classics) by Charles Warren Adams (Paperback)

The Notting Hill Mystery is a groundbreaking novel that revolutionized the detective genre.

Written in 1862-1863 as an eight-part serial in the magazine Once a Week, this book is widely recognized as the first detective novel ever written.

The story follows insurance investigator Ralph Henderson as he unravels a complex web of intrigue surrounding the suspicious death of a wealthy woman.

With innovative techniques that would not become common until decades later, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow Henderson's investigation into a maze of deception and murder.

Don't miss out on this classic mystery that has stood the test of time!