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100 1 _aFarjeon, B. L.
_q(Benjamin Leopold),
_d1833-1903
245 1 4 _aThe House of the White Shadows
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-18
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books (Harvard University)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTrials (Murder) -- Fiction
653 _aGeneva (Switzerland) -- Fiction
653 _aLawyers -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42973
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