The Ransom of Red Chief and other stories

Short stories by the American writer O. Henry are known all over the world. But what attracts readers to them? O. Henry is a master of creating thrilling stories with unexpected twists.
In his works, the author touches on themes of... love, betrayal, the injustices of life, and hope for a bright and happy future. Thus, "The Ransom of Red Chief," the first story in this collection, tells the tale of two conmen who are desperately in need of money. To earn it, Bill and Sam decide to do the unthinkable: they want to kidnap the son of one of the townspeople and demand a ransom for him. They succeed, of course, but is everything as good as it seems? The answer to this question lies within the pages of this book.
In the collection, you will find stories such as "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Roads We Choose," "The Voice of the Big City," "The Furnished Room," and many others. Enjoy!
The texts of the stories are presented in the original — without adaptation and abbreviations.