A Double Barrelled Detective Story

Name: A Double Barrelled Detective Story
Author: Mark Twain

By Mark Twain

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The narrative intertwines two strands: one follows a young husband who marries a proud heiress chiefly to punish her father and then subjects her to prolonged humiliation and emotional cruelty; the other follows a taciturn young man in a rough mining camp whose uncanny powers of observation and tracking astonish locals and draw him into a local mystery involving a missing child and violent consequences. The work shifts between social satire and detective-story pastiche, examining motives, pride, and the limits of retribution while lampooning melodrama and conventional investigative heroics.

About the Author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for his sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. Born in 1835, he gained fame with works that often explored themes of race, identity, and society in America. His most notable novel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and profound social commentary. Twain's other significant work, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," showcases his satirical take on the clash between modernity and medievalism. His legacy endures as a cornerstone of American literature, influencing countless writers and shaping the literary landscape.