The Ransom of Red Chief and other stories

The short stories of American writer O. Henry are known all over the world. But what attracts readers to them so much? O. Henry is a master of creating thrilling stories with unexpected endings.
In his works, the author touches on... themes of love, betrayal, life’s injustices, and hope for a bright and happy future. Thus, "The Ransom of Red Chief," the first story in this collection, tells of two con men who are in desperate need of money. To earn it, Bill and Sam decide on 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 text of the stories is presented in the original - without adaptations and abbreviations.