Lord Arthur Saville's Crime – Oscar Wilde (1891)

“Lord Arthur Saville's Crime” tells us the story of a man who has the palm of his hands read by chiromantist at a party, and after being told that eventually he will murder a distant relative, he pursues the deed in a hurry, as for him it is the only thing he must do before marrying his beloved future wife.
The story is incredibly funny, taking us through the failed attempts of Saville’s to commit a murder and his strong belief in the prediction made by the chiromantist and its inevitability. The writing is so rich and the main character is so well developed that you will come to the end of the book without even noticing. By the way, I won’t spoil the end of the book, but I would say it is perfect the way it is – unexpected, intelligent and humorous.

This was my first Oscar Wilde reading, and for sure it won’t be the last. “Lord Arthur Saville's Crime” is perfect for a relaxing afternoon, or as I preferred, for a 2/3 hours flight. It will keep you laughing and wondering at all time, and in the end you won’t come up disappointed.