02228cam a22003133u 4500 35326 UtSlPG 20260610133815.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956 The Long Lane's Turning Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-21 Produced by Al Haines "The Long Lane's Turning" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of justice, personal ambition, and the consequences of one's choices through the lens of a courtroom drama. The story centers around Harry Sevier, a charismatic lawyer facing a moral dilemma as he defends a down-and-out accused man known as “Paddy the Brick.” As the narrative unfolds, it dives into Harry's struggles with his own demons, particularly his reliance on alcohol, and the impact this has on his profession and personal life. At the start of the novel, the courtroom is filled with anticipation as Harry Sevier prepares to defend his client, who has been charged with theft. The atmosphere is tense, marked by the contrast between Harry's refined background and the rough, bleak circumstances of his client. Despite Harry’s reputation for winning cases, there's a palpable sense of foreboding as he grapples with his addiction and a growing fear of failing his client. The opening chapters provide a vivid picture of Harry's inner turmoil and the impression he leaves on those around him, particularly on Echo Allen, a woman who harbors feelings for him. As events unfold, the reader is drawn into a gripping conflict of personal integrity against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Rogers, Frances https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35326 76171 76171