Slučaj Dra Deruge
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Slučaj Dra Deruge

Ricarda Hugh

The Case of Dr. Deruga is a suspenseful crime novel that explores morality, justice, and social prejudices through the trial of a doctor accused of murdering his ex-wife, with masterful psychological characterization.

The main character, Dr. Jakob Deruga, a charismatic doctor from Prague, is accused of poisoning his ex-wife, Mingo Swieter, who was suffering from cancer. Mingo left Deruga her vast fortune in her will, which becomes a key motive for suspecting his guilt. The case is complicated when it is discovered that Deruga was in Munich, where Mingo lived, and not in Prague, at the time of the crime.

The plot takes place during the trial, where Huch masterfully portrays the tension between the evidence, the witnesses, and Deruga's enigmatic personality. Deruga, charming but emotionally distant, defends himself with intellectual precision, which confuses the court. The novel explores moral dilemmas: is Deruga a murderer or a victim of prejudice? Huch focuses on the psychology of the characters, especially on Deruga's complex nature and the social pressures that shape the perception of guilt.

The author uses the case to criticize social norms, class differences, and the judicial system of the early 20th century. The style is precise, with an emphasis on dialogues and internal monologues, which keeps the reader in suspense. The novel ends ambiguously, leaving room for interpretation of Deruga's guilt.

Original title
Der Fall Deruga
Translation
Ivo Hergešić
Dimensions
18 x 12 cm
Pages
208
Publisher
Suvremena biblioteka, Zagreb, 1943.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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