Who Killed the Husband?

Name: Who Killed the Husband?
Author: Hulbert Footner

In this classic mystery novel, a young woman named Mary is accused of murdering her husband, a wealthy businessman. Mary is arrested and put on trial, but her lawyer is convinced of her innocence. He sets out to prove her innocence by uncovering the truth behind her husband's death. The investigation leads him to a mysterious woman who may have had a hand in the murder. He also discovers a secret society of criminals who may have been involved. As the lawyer digs deeper, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the real killer. In the end, the truth is revealed and justice is served.

By Hulbert Footner · First published 1941 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 24 chapters · 71,708 words

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Mr. Amos Lee Mappin was breakfasting by the fire in the immense living room of his apartment. With the steam heat, a fire was not in the least necessary, but he enjoyed it. The date was November 4th. During the pleasant fall days it was Lee's habit to turn off the steam, open the windows and toast himself in front of the cheerful blaze. "I am a primitive creature," he would say, which was one of his innocent affectations. Nothing could have been farther from the truth.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Hulbert Footner
Date: 1941 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Thriller
Length: 71,708 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 2,326 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as it asks a question about the death of a husband.
Crime Fiction — The book is likely to involve criminal activity, as it is centered around the death of a husband.
Detective Fiction — The book is likely to involve a detective or other investigator trying to solve the mystery of the husband's death.
Thriller — The book is likely to involve suspenseful elements as the mystery of the husband's death is unraveled.