02284cam a22003253u 4500 42973 UtSlPG 20260610134001.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903 The House of the White Shadows Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-18 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books (Harvard University) "The House of the White Shadows" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a murder trial that captivates the city of Geneva, centering on Gautran, a woodman accused of murdering a flower-girl named Madeline. As the trial unfolds, themes of love, jealousy, and class struggle emerge, particularly through the character of the renowned Advocate who takes on Gautran's defense. The opening of the novel sets a tense atmosphere, highlighting the excitement in Geneva over the impending trial of Gautran, the brutal suspicion that surrounds him, and the tragic fate of Madeline. We are introduced to the dynamics of their relationship, revealing Gautran’s possessiveness and jealousy, and the societal backdrop that complicates these themes. The narrative hints at deeper secrets involving Madeline’s past and her protector, Pauline, creating an intricate web of intrigue. In parallel, the arrival of the Advocate and his wife at the enigmatic House of White Shadows sets the stage for a story that will intertwine their lives with the criminal case, suggesting a journey into the mysteries and moral dilemmas surrounding justice and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Trials (Murder) -- Fiction Geneva (Switzerland) -- Fiction Lawyers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42973 83812 83812