The Marcin, Max 1879-1948 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2006-08-02 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18965 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133437.0 18965