A Legal Wreck (1888)

A Legal Wreck is a novel written by William Gillette and published in 1888. The story revolves around the life of a young lawyer named John Remington who is struggling to make a name for himself in the legal profession. Despite his hard work and dedication, he is constantly overshadowed by his more successful colleagues and is unable to secure any significant cases.However, everything changes when he is assigned to defend a wealthy businessman named James Haldane who has been accused of embezzlement. Remington sees this as his chance to prove himself and win the case, but things take a turn for the worse when he discovers that Haldane is guilty and has been using his wealth and influence to manipulate the legal system.As the trial progresses, Remington finds himself caught between his duty as a lawyer and his conscience. He must decide whether to continue defending Haldane and risk his reputation or to expose the truth and face the consequences.A Legal Wreck is a gripping tale of morality, justice, and the corrupting influence of power. It explores the complexities of the legal system and the challenges faced by those who seek to uphold the law in the face of injustice.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.