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100 1 _aFarjeon, B. L.
_q(Benjamin Leopold),
_d1833-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Nine of Hearts: A Novel
246 1 _aThe 9 of Hearts: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-18
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (The Library of Congress)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aTrials (Murder) -- Fiction
653 _aMystery and detective stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53085
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