The Trail of the Serpent is by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. A historical fiction detective mystery, one of the first of its kind. When young Richard Marwood is accused of brutally killing his uncle, only a detective who can't speak believes he is innocent. The book informs readers early on who the murderer is, and then becomes a quest to prove Richard innocent and convict the guilty party. A fascinating look at the early detective novel.
Ratings: 10th grade - 8 out of 10.
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