Bangs, John Kendrick 1862-1922 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile" by John Kendrick Bangs is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Hopkins Toppleton, a barrister from London and New York, who has inherited his father's prestigious legal name but lacks the legal acumen to back it up. The plot introduces an unusual and humorous twist as Toppleton encounters a disembodied spirit who seeks his help to regain his lost body and identity, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and the supernatural. At the start of the novel, we meet Hopkins Toppleton, a young barrister who enjoys a wealthy and leisurely lifestyle thanks to his father's successful law career. Despite his privilege, he is depicted as somewhat aimless and lacking direction, far from the expected diligence of a lawyer. The opening chapters introduce his firm, who cleverly decide to send him to London under the guise of running the office, while allowing him to enjoy a leisurely life. However, things take a strange turn when Toppleton is visited by a spirit, who reveals his unhappy existence after having his body stolen and expresses the need for Toppleton's assistance in reclaiming it. This whimsical premise establishes an intriguing mix of humor and supernatural elements, captivating readers with the potential for both comedic misadventures and the resolution of a ghostly legal conundrum. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-10-30 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Ghosts -- Fiction Legal stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34171 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34171 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133759.0 34171