The Paliser case

"The Paliser Case" by Edgar Saltus is a story that takes place in the glittering, high-society world of early 1900s New York, and opens with the scandalous murder of Monty Paliser which sends shockwaves throughout the city. His father, Montagu Paliser, a man of immense wealth and a colorful past, is forced to confront his own legacy as he considers his son's life and death. The story also features Margaret Austen, a young woman connected to the Palisers, and Cassy Cara, an aspiring opera singer from a humble background which offers a stark contrast to the Paliser's privileged lives. The novel builds a world full of mystery and hints at coming drama, exploring themes of wealth, status, family ties, love, while following the characters as they navigate personal challenges in the wake of the murder.