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Counsel For The Defense is a novel written by Leroy Scott and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named John Darrow, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the legal profession. When he is approached by a wealthy client who has been accused... Read Full Overview

"Counsel for the Defense" from Leroy Scott. American writer of novels and screenplays (1875-1929).

Counsel For The Defense is a legal thriller novel written by Leroy Scott and originally published in 1912. The story follows the trial of a young man named Jack Karslake, who is accused of murdering his wealthy uncle. The prosecution presents a strong case against Jack, and it... Read Full Overview

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Book Excerpt: d with that he passed out of the office and down the stairway to the street.CHAPTER IITHE BUBBLE REPUTATIONDespite its thirty thousand population--"Forty thousand, and growing, sir!" loyally declared those disinterested citizens engaged in the sale of remote fields... Read Full Overview

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