The Shadow Of The Rope (1909)

The Shadow Of The Rope is a mystery novel written by Ernest William Hornung, first published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named Arthur Inglewood, who is assigned to defend a man accused of murder. The accused, named John Maitland, is a well-known artist who had a motive for the crime. As Inglewood delves deeper into the case, he begins to uncover a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy his client's reputation and his own career. Along the way, Inglewood meets a beautiful young woman named Sylvia, who becomes a key figure in the case. The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of the legal system. It is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue 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.