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? O. Henry is a master of creating gripping tales with unexpected endings.
In his stories, 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 from this collection, tells the tale of two swindlers in 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 manage to do this, of course, but is everything as rosy as it seems? The answer to this question can be found on the pages of this book. You will find this and other equally interesting stories in this collection. Enjoy!
The texts of the stories are presented in the original: without adaptation and reductions.