The Riley, Frank 1915-1996 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Executioner" by Frank Riley is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story takes place in a futuristic setting where public executions are a form of entertainment and serve as a societal release. The book explores themes of duty, love, and moral conflict through the character of Jacques, a Lord High Executioner, who faces a profound dilemma when he discovers that the woman he must execute is someone from his past. In the narrative, Jacques de Carougne finds himself conflicted when he learns that Lady Ann of Coberly, a woman he deeply loved long ago, is the condemned individual he is scheduled to execute. The public eagerly anticipates the execution, which is set to unfold in a ceremonial arena filled with spectators. As the event unfolds, Jacques grapples with his professional obligations and personal feelings for Ann, who challenges the execution's morality and speaks boldly against her fate. The story escalates to a heart-wrenching climax as Jacques is compelled to carry out the execution, resulting in tragic consequences that ultimately reveal the depth of their connection and the challenges of navigating duty versus personal desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-04-22 Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Executions and executioners -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32087 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32087 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133731.0 32087