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_aPost, Melville Davisson, _d1869-1930 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-05-02 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aPreface -- The governor's machine -- Mrs. Van Bartan -- Once in jeopardy -- The grazier -- The rule against Carper. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"The Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason" by Melville Davisson Post is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a mysterious lawyer, Randolph Mason, known for his keen legal mind yet morally ambiguous approach to the law. It explores themes of justice and morality amidst a backdrop of societal and legal imperfections, particularly through Mason's interactions with various clients. At the start of the novel, the preface sets a philosophical tone that highlights the inadequacies of the legal system and the power of public sentiment in shaping laws. The opening chapters introduce the youthful Governor Alfred Capland Randal, who grapples with the consequences of his political machinations and personal obligations. Faced with a challenging situation involving a strike and personal relationships, he reflects on his past hopes, ambitions, and the hefty burden of loyalty and responsibility to his friends, particularly the flawed yet loyal Secretary of State, Ambercrombie Hergan. Through vivid characterization and intricate dialogue, the narrative sets the stage for tension and conflict rooted in ideals of honor, duty, and the murky ethics within political and legal frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories, American | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aLegal stories, American | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51955 |
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