A novel of English life of a melodramatic character, so fascinating and so stirring that the most hardened reader can hardly fail to receive a series of thrills.
THE EVIL SHEPHERD CHAPTER I FRANCIS LEDSAM, alert, well-satisfied with liimself and the world, the echo of a little buzz of congl'atulations still in his ears, paused on the steps of the modern Temple of Justice to light a cigarette' before calling for a taxi to take him to his club, Visions of a whisky and soda - his throat was a little parched - and a rubber of easy-going bridge at his favourite table, we}'e already before his eye~. A woman who had follOved him from the Court touched him on the shoulder. " Can I speak to you for a moment, Mr. Ledsam? " The barrister frowned slightly as he swung around to confront his questioner. It was such a familiar form of address. " Vhat do you want? " he asked, a little curtly. " A few minutes' conversation with you," was the calm reply. "The matter is important." The woman's. tone and manner, notwithstanding her plain, inconspicuous clothes, commanded attention. Francis Ledsam was a little puzzled. Small t
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling tale of a barrister whose life is thrown into chaos when, after successfully defending Oliver Hilditch in a murder trial, the author learns of Hilditch's guilt. The book explores the themes of justice, morality, and the nature of evil, as the author grapples with the realization that he has defended a murderer. The story unfolds in a setting of luxurious homes and secretive meetings, with a complex cast of characters. The book will appeal to readers interested in the criminal justice system, as well as those seeking a thrilling and thought-provoking read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781451008067_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781451008067
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