Publisher's Synopsis
Prince Zaleski is a collection of short stories written by M. P. Shiel. The book features seven stories that revolve around the eccentric and enigmatic Prince Zaleski, a wealthy aristocrat who uses his intelligence and deductive skills to solve various crimes and mysteries. The stories are set in the late 19th century and early 20th century and take place in various European locations. Each story presents a unique mystery that Prince Zaleski must unravel, often with the help of his loyal and resourceful butler, Sherekhan. The stories are filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, and showcase the author's skill in crafting complex and compelling mysteries. Overall, Prince Zaleski is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.'Can you doubt it? in the shape of a cloud, the pitch of a thrush's note, the nuance of a sea-shell you would find, had you only insight enough, inductive and deductive cunning enough, not only a meaning, but, I am convinced, a quite endless significance. Undoubtedly, in a human document of this kind, there is a meaning; and I may say at once that this meaning is entirely transparent to me. Pity only that you did not read the diary to me before.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.
