The Paliser Case
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Learners with a certain vocabulary who want to practice reading English originals
- Readers interested in late nineteenth-century American fiction and old-fashioned suspense
- Readers needing free public-domain English ebooks
- Fans of case-themed stories willing to piece the plot together themselves
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer modern fast-paced suspense and strong twists
- Readers needing a Chinese translation or detailed notes and introductions
- Those with weak English reading ability who want easy reading
Reading tips
- Read the opening chapters first to get used to the language and characters, then decide your reading pace.
- Record characters and clues related to the case as you read to keep the plot clear.
- Guess unfamiliar words from context first, then look them up after finishing the chapter.
- Use background material on late nineteenth-century American society to aid understanding.
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About the author
Edgar Saltus (1855–1921) was an American writer whose life and education are poorly documented in publicly available sources; the library currently holds fifteen of his works. His subject matter is notably varied. He produced popular cultural histories built around broad themes, such as Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern and The Lords of the Ghostland: A History of the Ideal, as well as Imperial Purple, a work centered on the Roman Empire, and essays with a speculative, pessimistic bent in The Philosophy of Disenchantment. His novels, including The Truth About Tristrem Varick, Eden: An Episode and Mr. Incoul's Misadventure, often draw on upper-class society and combine satire with sensational incident in an ornate, faintly decadent style. The library classifies him under inspirational and personal growth, but his work is in fact a blend of popular history, reflective essay and plot-driven fiction, suited to readers interested in late nineteenth-century American popular genres.
