Dr. Mabuse, Master of Mystery: A Novel
Translated by Lilian A. (Lilian Ada), 1865- Clare
Dr. Mabuse, Master of Mystery is a crime and psychological thriller novel by Norbert Jacques, written in the early 20th century. The story follows the enigmatic criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse, whose manipulative powers wreak havoc in postwar Germany's high society and criminal underworld. Central to the plot are Edgar Hull, a young man ensnared by Mabuse's hypnotic influence at a gaming table, and State Attorney von Wenk, who investigates the growing chaos linked to Mabuse's criminal empire. This work is notable for its exploration of psychological manipulation and its reflection of the societal decay during the Weimar Republic, with significant influence on both literature and film, including Fritz Lang's adaptations.
