02282cam a22003133u 4500 5743 UtSlPG 20260610133143.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 The Evil Shepherd 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_Evil_Shepherd Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Evil Shepherd" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, weaving elements of crime, morality, and human relationships within a legal context. The story centers around Francis Ledsam, a successful barrister who, after winning a high-profile case to acquit client Oliver Hilditch, becomes embroiled in moral dilemmas when he learns unsettling truths about his client's past. As he grapples with feelings of guilt and responsibility, his interactions with Hilditch's mysterious and haunting wife add layers of psychological complexity to the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces Francis Ledsam just after his courtroom triumph, where he is approached by a woman who claims to be Oliver Hilditch's wife. She presents him with harrowing revelations about Hilditch, sparking an internal crisis for Ledsam as he realizes the implications of his victory. As he navigates the interactions with his friends and the unsettling atmosphere surrounding his client, he is forced to confront his moral compass and the responsibilities that come with his profession. The tone is set for a gripping exploration of crime, justice, and the secrets that lie behind the facades of the lives we lead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5743 47769 47769