In The First Degree (1907)

By Margaret Holmes Bates

Book Overview

In The First Degree is a novel written by Margret Holmes Bates and first published in 1907. The story revolves around a young woman named Margaret Lawrence, who is accused of murdering her wealthy aunt. The evidence against Margaret seems damning, and she is quickly arrested and put on trial. However, Margaret insists on her innocence and is determined to clear her name. With the help of her fianc�����, a young lawyer named Robert Brewster, Margaret sets out to uncover the truth behind her aunt's death. Along the way, they encounter a cast of suspicious characters, including a scheming cousin and a mysterious housekeeper. As they delve deeper into the case, Margaret and Robert begin to unravel a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. In The First Degree is a thrilling mystery filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1163903965
• ISBN13: 9781163903964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"