Held To Answer: A Novel (1916)

By Peter Clark MacFarlane

Book Overview

Held To Answer: A Novel is a book written by Peter Clark Macfarlane and published in 1916. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a man named John Curtis, who is accused of murder. The book is a suspenseful tale of legal drama, as Curtis is put on trial and must prove his innocence. The story begins with Curtis being arrested for the murder of his business partner, Samuel Wharton. Curtis maintains his innocence throughout the trial, but the evidence against him is strong. The novel explores the intricacies of the legal system and the challenges faced by those who are falsely accused of a crime.As the trial progresses, Curtis's lawyer, James Darrow, begins to uncover evidence that suggests someone else may have committed the murder. Darrow works tirelessly to prove Curtis's innocence and ultimately succeeds in uncovering the truth.Held To Answer: A Novel is a gripping tale of suspense and legal drama that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book explores themes of justice, truth, and the importance of fighting for what is right. It is a timeless classic that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163991228
• ISBN13: 9781163991220
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"