The Primal Law (1915)

The Primal Law is a novel written by Isabel Ostrander and first published in 1915. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Standish who inherits a large fortune from her late father. However, her inheritance is threatened by a mysterious woman who claims to be her father's first wife and therefore entitled to a share of the estate.As Mary tries to uncover the truth about her father's past and the identity of the woman, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Along the way, she meets a handsome lawyer named Robert Gordon who helps her navigate the legal and personal challenges she faces.The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th century San Francisco and explores themes of family, loyalty, and the power of the law. It is a gripping tale of suspense and romance 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.