02239cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500320016424600290019626400510022530000470027633600260032333700260034933800360037550000310041150801000044252011090054253400450165165300320169665300360172865300310176465300340179585600430182999900170187253085UtSlPG20260610134225.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFarjeon, B. L.q(Benjamin Leopold),d1833-190314aThe Nine of Hearts: A Novel1 aThe 9 of Hearts: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-09-18  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (The Library of Congress)  a"The Nine of Hearts: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Edward Layton, who stands trial for the murder of his wife, Agnes Layton, raising suspicions and intrigue as the courtroom drama unfolds. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly in the context of a troubled marriage.  At the start of the novel, the courtroom is abuzz with tension as Edward Layton is on trial for the alleged murder of his wife, found dead from poisonous narcotics. His choice to represent himself rather than be defended by his counsel raises questions about his state of mind and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Witnesses provide testimony that paints a complicated picture of Edward’s relationships, revealing the discord between him and Agnes, heightened by revelations of previous engagements and motives tied to inheritance. This opening sets the stage for a gripping legal drama marked by emotional conflict and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- Fiction  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century  aTrials (Murder) -- Fiction  aMystery and detective stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53085  c93919d93919