02306cam a22003133u 4500 5129 UtSlPG 20260610133135.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Kester, Vaughan, 1869-1911 The Prodigal Judge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prodigal_Judge Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Polly Stratton, and David Widger "The Prodigal Judge" by Vaughan Kester is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins with the death of General Quintard, the last of his line, whose life was marked by isolation and neglect. The narrative revolves around themes of inheritance, personal struggles, and the curiosity of the community regarding the general's reclusive existence and his young ward, Hannibal Wayne Hazard, who was left behind amidst secrets and unanswered questions surrounding his background. At the start of this work, we are introduced to the somber atmosphere surrounding the funeral of General Quintard. The old general, who had isolated himself from society for decades, is mourned only by a few old slaves and local townsfolk who hardly knew him. Meanwhile, two men—Jonathan Crenshaw, a businessman, and Bladen, a lawyer—discuss the general’s fading estate and the boy Hannibal, who was mysteriously deposited at his home by a woman long ago. As they delve into the legacy of the general and the implications of the boy's presence, we see glimpses of the tight-knit yet judgmental community. The opening sets the stage for conflicts related to ownership and guardianship over Hannibal, foreshadowing the struggles that will impact their lives as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified North Carolina -- History -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5129 47168 47168