02118cam a22003013u 4500 18965 UtSlPG 20260610133437.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Marcin, Max, 1879-1948 The Substitute Prisoner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-08-02 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Substitute Prisoner" by Max Marcin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Herbert Whitmore, a wealthy businessman entangled in a web of deceit, jealousy, and potential murder, as he navigates complex relationships with a woman named Julia Strong and the estranged husband George Collins. The narrative unfolds with suspense as various character motivations and tangled connections are revealed, suggesting themes of betrayal and retribution. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Herbert Whitmore, who is surprised by an unexpected visit from Julia Strong at his home late at night. Julia warns Whitmore about the volatile situation with her lover, George Collins, who is furious about Whitmore’s interest in his wife. As the plot thickens, it becomes apparent that Collins may be a threat to Whitmore, creating a tense atmosphere filled with uncertainty. The narrative quickly establishes the stakes as Whitmore is drawn into a dangerous game of manipulation and confrontation, setting the foundation for a gripping tale of love, vengeance, and ultimately, murder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18965 60351 60351