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The Sausage King
Paperback
Publisher Price: $13.99
Publisher: Allen Sircy
Published: Aug 5 2025
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chicago, 1897. When Louisa Luetgert disappears, suspicion quickly falls on her husband Adolph-a successful sausage magnate with a failing marriage and a factory full of secrets. As investigators uncover strange evidence inside the plant's basement vats, a dark theory begins to take shape: that Luetgert used his own machinery to destroy his wife's body.
Soon, the case becomes a national sensation. The press gives him a nickname. The public demands justice. And in the middle of the storm, a mysterious hypnotist from London arrives, offering to unlock the truth buried inside Luetgert's mind.
Was Adolph Luetgert a cold-blooded killer-or the victim of a city determined to convict him?
Based on real events, The Sausage King blends historical crime, psychological drama, and courtroom suspense into a chilling portrait of guilt, obsession, and the ghosts we carry.
What You Will Find Inside
- A gripping retelling of one of the most sensational murder trials of the 19th century
- Twists and turns as investigators uncover a chilling web of lies, greed, and betrayal
- Real-life courtroom drama featuring intense cross-examinations and shocking testimony
- Historical detail that immerses you in Gilded Age Chicago
- Complex characters whose motives blur the line between guilt and innocence
- Meticulous research drawn from period newspapers, legal records, and eyewitness accounts
- A blend of mystery, suspense, and true crime that builds to an unforgettable climax
Perfect for readers of Erik Larson and The Devil in the White City, this gripping novel asks: What happened to Louisa Luetgert?
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