The Crime and the Criminal
1897
The Crime and the Criminal is a detective novel by Richard Marsh, first published in 1897. The story follows Thomas Tennant, whose life unravels after a violent encounter with a woman on a train leads to her tragic death. As Tennant grapples with guilt and fear, he faces blackmail and accusations that threaten to expose his secrets and disrupt his troubled family life. This novel is notable for its exploration of moral ambiguity and the psychological impact of crime.
