Charles Felix
Charles Felix is a pseudonym used by Charles Warren Adams, known for writing 'The Notting Hill Mystery', considered one of the first detective novels.
Books
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1. The Notting Hill Mystery
A Romance of the Unseen
The novel is a pioneering detective story that unfolds through a series of letters, diary entries, and reports, as an insurance investigator named Ralph Henderson delves into the mysterious death of Baron R**'s wife. As Henderson meticulously pieces together the evidence, he uncovers a web of deceit, hypnotism, and murder, revealing the sinister machinations of the Baron. The narrative is a complex puzzle that challenges the reader to solve the mystery alongside the investigator, marking a significant contribution to the detective genre with its innovative storytelling approach.
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