A Royal Wrong by Fred M. White
In this classic mystery novel, a young woman named Lady Mary is accused of murdering her husband, the Earl of Dorset. She is arrested and put on trial, but her lawyer, Sir John Denton, is convinced of her innocence. He sets out to prove it, but his investigation leads him to a web of intrigue and deceit involving the Earl's family and friends. As he digs deeper, he discovers a shocking secret that could exonerate Lady Mary and reveal the true murderer. With the help of his friend, the detective Inspector Lestrade, Sir John must unravel the mystery before it's too late.
By Fred M. White · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance · 36 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Altar of Sacrifice
- Chapter 2: "Little Kate."
- Chapter 3: A Desperate Venture
- Chapter 4: The Venture is Successful
- Chapter 5: A Sporting Chance
- Chapter 6: In the Name of the Law
- Chapter 7: Through the Night
- Chapter 8: The Morse Code
- Chapter 9: A Friend at Court
- Chapter 10: The Ghost of a Chance
- Chapter 11: Gaining Time
- Chapter 12: Reprieved!
- Chapter 13: A Reckless Ride
- Chapter 14: Safe--so Far!
- Chapter 15: Liston's Bright Idea
- Chapter 16: The Chance Accepted
- Chapter 17: Behind His Back
- Chapter 18: The Panic
- Chapter 19: The Dreadful Unexpected
- Chapter 20: An Old Acquaintance
- Chapter 21: The House in Stanmore Street
- Chapter 22: The Finding of the Belt
- Chapter 23: Down on His Luck
- Chapter 24: A Silent Witness
- Chapter 25: Kate Mayfield at Home
- Chapter 26: A Helping Hand
- Chapter 27: The Mirror
- Chapter 28: Branded!
- Chapter 29: "A Woman's Crown of Glory."
- Chapter 30: Coward Conscience
- Chapter 31: Confession
- Chapter 32: Followed Up
- Chapter 33: The Nobler Part
- Chapter 34: On His Knees
- Chapter 35: The Right Man
- Chapter 36: The Best Way Out
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