The Case for the Crown

Name: The Case for the Crown
Author: Fred M. White

The Case for the Crown is a legal thriller by Fred M. White. It follows the story of a young barrister, John Denton, who is hired to defend a man accused of murder. Denton is determined to prove his client's innocence, but he soon finds himself in a web of lies and deceit. With the help of his friend, the brilliant detective, Inspector Lestrade, Denton must unravel the truth and prove his client's innocence. Along the way, he discovers a sinister plot involving a powerful criminal organization and a mysterious figure known only as the "Crown". With the stakes higher than ever, Denton must use all of his legal skills to prove his client's innocence and bring the criminals to justice.

By Fred M. White · First published 1918 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Legal Thriller · 42 chapters · 70,372 words

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The woman at the table languidly peeling a peach looked like a beautiful white flower floating on a lake of flame as she sat half hidden in ferns and flowers under the glare cast by the shaded electric lights. Any less fortunate sister of hers who had glanced in through the open windows leading to the garden would have envied her as one of those who toil not, neither do they spin. She looked so beautiful, so detached and aloof from the cares and troubles of the world. She was dressed in a pallid evening gown, all lace and dainty chiffon, and about her was all the evidence of luxury and wealth. Nothing was wanting there, from the dull red of the walls with their pictures, the glint of silver on the table, the gleam of crystal glass; it seemed not unlike a scene from some society comedy. And yet the girl's face was drawn and hard, there were deep lines under her eyes and a queer, proud tremor about the corner of a mouth that was made for smiles and kisses, rather than for the hard lines of sorrow.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Legal Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 70,372 words
Structure: 42 chapters, 2,250 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery that needs to be solved, and the author is known for writing mystery novels.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a crime that needs to be solved, and the author is known for writing crime fiction novels.
Legal Thriller — The title of the book implies a legal case that needs to be solved, and the author is known for writing legal thrillers.
Historical Fiction — The author is known for writing historical fiction novels, and the title of the book implies a story set in a past era.