The King's Counsel: A Novel (1902)

By Frank Richardson and Frank Richardson

Book Overview

The King's Counsel is a novel written by Frank Richardson and first published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named Harry Vane, who is determined to make a name for himself in the legal profession. Vane is ambitious and hardworking, but he is also inexperienced and naive. He soon finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and corruption, as he becomes involved in a high-profile murder case.The case involves the son of a wealthy aristocrat, who is accused of killing his father's business partner. Vane is appointed as the young man's defense counsel, and he quickly realizes that the case is not as straightforward as it seems. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies and secrets that threaten to destroy his career and his reputation.The novel is set in London in the late Victorian era, and it provides a vivid portrait of the legal system and the social hierarchy of the time. It also explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power. The King's Counsel is a gripping and suspenseful novel 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: 1167225198
• ISBN13: 9781167225192
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"