The Perjurer (1910)

By William Edward Norris

Book Overview

The Perjurer is a novel written by William Edward Norris and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young man named Ralph Dacre, who is accused of perjury after a trial in which he gave false testimony. As a result, he is forced to leave his home and family and start a new life in a different city. Ralph struggles to make a living and find his place in the world, while also dealing with the guilt and shame of his past actions. He meets a woman named Maud who becomes his friend and confidante, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. As Ralph tries to build a new life for himself, he is haunted by the fear of being discovered and facing the consequences of his perjury. He also becomes involved in a legal case involving a wealthy family, which brings his past back to the surface and threatens to ruin everything he has worked for. The Perjurer is a gripping tale of redemption and the consequences of one's actions. It explores themes of honesty, integrity, and the importance of facing one's mistakes and making amends. With its vivid characters and compelling plot, this novel is a classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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: 1167219864
• ISBN13: 9781167219863
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"