Annotated to include a detailed historical overview of the era of when the book was first published.Ashes to Ashes
A beautiful wife. A jealous husband. A decision that cannot be undone.
‘From these ashes would spring the phoenix, not of love, but of murder; of hatred, vengeance and the lust to kill!’
Norman Storm is a rising star in New York finance with the world at his feet—until a whisper of betrayal takes root. When doubt poisons his trust in his beautiful wife Leila, a moment of jealousy leads to a decision that can never be undone.
Now, haunted by guilt and tormented by his conscience, Norman’s carefully curated life begins to unravel. He has covered his tracks. No one suspects. But the past—like ashes—clings to everything.
First published in 1919, Ashes to Ashes is a psychological thriller classic—a gripping early example of noir fiction and crime suspense from one of the first women to write detective and mystery novels. Isabel Ostrander crafts a dark, character-driven tale of obsession, guilt, and the terrifying power of the mind.
For fans of vintage murder mysteries, early American crime fiction, and literary suspense, this unabridged edition offers a rare glimpse into the roots of the genre.
Mont Classics presents:
Unaltered. Untouched. Unforgettable.
Rediscover this lost gem of historical mystery fiction—and follow the trail of guilt to its smoldering end.
Genre: Mystery
A beautiful wife. A jealous husband. A decision that cannot be undone.
‘From these ashes would spring the phoenix, not of love, but of murder; of hatred, vengeance and the lust to kill!’
Norman Storm is a rising star in New York finance with the world at his feet—until a whisper of betrayal takes root. When doubt poisons his trust in his beautiful wife Leila, a moment of jealousy leads to a decision that can never be undone.
Now, haunted by guilt and tormented by his conscience, Norman’s carefully curated life begins to unravel. He has covered his tracks. No one suspects. But the past—like ashes—clings to everything.
First published in 1919, Ashes to Ashes is a psychological thriller classic—a gripping early example of noir fiction and crime suspense from one of the first women to write detective and mystery novels. Isabel Ostrander crafts a dark, character-driven tale of obsession, guilt, and the terrifying power of the mind.
For fans of vintage murder mysteries, early American crime fiction, and literary suspense, this unabridged edition offers a rare glimpse into the roots of the genre.
Mont Classics presents:
Unaltered. Untouched. Unforgettable.
Rediscover this lost gem of historical mystery fiction—and follow the trail of guilt to its smoldering end.
Genre: Mystery
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