The Black Hand

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century organized crime, the narrative follows Kennedy and Jameson as they assist an opera singer whose daughter has been abducted by the Mafia. This story, originally published in 1912, showcases Arthur Benjamin Reeve's talent for weaving suspenseful plots. Reeve, a Princeton graduate who transitioned from law to writing, became prolific in short stories and screenplays, contributing significantly to early cinema. The book is republished with a new introductory biography, highlighting Reeve's rich literary and cinematic legacy.