Publisher's Synopsis
Foul Play is a novel written by Charles Reade and originally published in 1868. The story is set in England and revolves around the murder of a wealthy young woman named Helen Rolleston. The investigation into her death is led by a detective named Jack Huxtable, who must navigate a web of lies and deceit in order to uncover the truth.As Huxtable delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a number of suspects, including Helen's cousin, her former lover, and even her own father. Along the way, he is aided by a number of other characters, including a young lawyer named Frank Beverley and a journalist named Mr. Larkspur.As the investigation progresses, Huxtable begins to unravel the complex web of relationships and motives that led to Helen's murder. Along the way, he must confront his own biases and assumptions, as well as the corrupt and sometimes violent world of Victorian England.Foul Play is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of justice, morality, and the nature of truth. It is widely regarded as one of Charles Reade's most accomplished and influential works, and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times over the years.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.
