The Davis, Richard Harding 1864-1916 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Frame Up" by Richard Harding Davis is a crime fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complexities of political corruption, personal ambition, and the pursuit of justice in New York City. It delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist, who navigates a labyrinth of deceit and scandal in the world of law and public service. The plot centers on District Attorney Wharton, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after receiving a mysterious note that claims to reveal the identity of Hermann Banf's killer. As Wharton pursues this information, he is drawn into a tangled web that not only threatens his political career but also implicates his wealthy brother-in-law, Hamilton Cutler. Amid rising tensions with Tammany Hall and manipulative characters like Ida Earle, Wharton must confront difficult truths and uphold the law while grappling with the consequences of his familial ties. The narrative unfolds with suspenseful twists, ultimately challenging the reader's understanding of loyalty, justice, and integrity in a corrupt system. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1999-07-01 Produced by Aaron Cannon, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Short stories Political fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1806 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1806 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133049.0 1806