Best of
Crime

1925

The Witness for the Prosecution - an Agatha Christie Standalone Short Story


Agatha Christie - 1925
    However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms. French's housekeeper, Janet, gives damning evidence against Vole and, as Romaine's cross-examination begins, her motives come under scrutiny in the courtroom. One question remains, will justice prevail?Librarian's note #1: this is the original short story. It was published in the print anthologies "The Witness for The Prosecution and Other Stories," and "The Hound of Death and Other Stories." It first appeared in "Flynn's Weekly" under the title of "Traitor Hands" in 1925. The author adapted it into a play in 1953 with additional material following the original ending, which became the basis for the 1957 film of the same name with Charles Laughton and Marlene Dietrich.

Forensic Medicine: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners


Sydney Smith - 1925
    PRE-ISBN.A textbook of medical jurisprudence (forensic medicine) written by one of the most distinguished practitioners in the field during the first half of the twentieth century.169 illustrations.A note adds that the text of this volume has also been translated into Spanish.