The Doctor His Wife And The Clock

The Doctor His Wife and The Clock

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The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock By Anna Katharine Green There is a murder; a blind physician confesses himself the murderer, and to prove that he could shoot a man through the heart offers to hit a small clock placed at a suitable distance, guided only by the sound it makes in striking. The ending is horrible enough to suit even the boy in German folklore who complained that he could not shudder. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

"The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock" by Anna Katharine Green is a gripping mystery novel that unfolds in the intricate world of medical and psychological intrigue. As the clock ticks, Dr. Charles Lester finds himself embroiled in a puzzling case involving his own wife and a series of perplexing events. Green's masterful storytelling weaves together suspense, psychological suspense, and the pursuit of truth, keeping readers engaged in this thrilling tale of deception, secrets, and unforeseen consequences.

There is a murder; a blind physician confesses himself the murderer, and to prove that he could shoot a man through the heart offers to hit a small clock placed at a suitable distance, guided only by the sound it makes in striking. The ending is horrible enough to suit even the boy in German folklore who complained that he could not shudder.

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