A Modern Wizard

A Modern Wizard, written by Rodrigues Ottolengui and first published in 1894, is a detective novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows Dr. Emanuel Medjora, a physician accused of murder in a case involving the mysterious poisoning of a young musician, Mabel Sloane. As young lawyers Mortimer Dudley and Robert Bliss take on the high-profile case, they navigate a complex web of evidence and legal drama, while aspiring detective Jack Barnes seeks the truth behind Medjora's enigmatic actions. The novel uniquely combines elements of legal suspense and psychological intrigue, reflecting the era's fascination with hypnotism and crime.