The Case of Oscar Slater (1912) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164839316)

The Case of Oscar Slater is a true crime book written by the renowned author Arthur Conan Doyle in 1912. The book is based on the murder of Marion Gilchrist, a wealthy elderly woman, in her home in Glasgow, Scotland in 1908. The police arrested Oscar Slater, a German Jewish immigrant who was living in Glasgow at the time, for the murder. However, there was little evidence against Slater and many believed he was wrongly accused due to his nationality and social status. Conan Doyle, who was a strong advocate for justice, took an interest in the case and began to investigate it himself. In this book, he presents his findings and argues for Slater's innocence, using his own deductive reasoning and knowledge of criminal justice. The book not only provides a detailed account of the murder and the subsequent investigation, but also explores themes of prejudice, corruption, and the flaws in the justice system. It is a fascinating and gripping read that sheds light on a little-known case and showcases Conan Doyle's skills as a writer and detective.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.

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN-10: 1164839314
ISBN-13: 9781164839316
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d