The Law of the Land by Fred M. White

The novel follows the story of John Dene, a young man from a wealthy family who is determined to make his own way in the world. He takes a job as a clerk in a law office, and soon finds himself embroiled in a complex legal case involving a disputed will. As he works to unravel the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. The novel is a thrilling legal drama, full of suspense and unexpected twists. It is a classic example of the genre, and a great read for anyone interested in the law and legal proceedings.

By Fred M. White · First published 1906 · Genre: Legal Thriller, Mystery, Fiction · 30 chapters · 75,663 words

First lines

Ralph Kingsmill drew a deep breath as he looked around. It seemed life had suddenly brought him all that man could desire. In his waking dreams he had pictured this, never hoping to see it realised.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fred M. White
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Legal Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Romance
• Length: 75,663 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 1,465 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Legal Thriller — The title of the book, 'The Law of the Land', implies a focus on legal matters, making this the most relevant genre.
• Mystery — The book may contain elements of mystery, as the legal matters may be explored in a suspenseful manner.
• Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is written by Fred M. White.
• Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as the legal matters may be explored in a romantic manner.

Tags

law · justice · crime · society · government · morality · power · corruption · conflict · drama · politics · ethics

Contents

• Chapter 1: The Cup of Happiness
• Chapter 2: Dashed from His Lips
• Chapter 3: The Long Night
• Chapter 4: Where?
• Chapter 5: "And That Way Madness Lies."
• Chapter 6: A Claimant to the Throne
• Chapter 7: An Injured Innocent
• Chapter 8: Dick to the Rescue
• Chapter 9: The Law of the Land
• Chapter 10: The Syren
• Chapter 11: A Tiny Thread
• Chapter 12: A Double Life
• Chapter 13: A Touch of Nature
• Chapter 14: Where is the Man?
• Chapter 15: Inside the House
• Chapter 16: A Warm Reception
• Chapter 17: A Note of Alarm
• Chapter 18: The Poison Works
• Chapter 19: Playing the Game
• Chapter 20: A Neat Stratagem
• Chapter 21: At Her Gates
• Chapter 22: Warp and Woof
• Chapter 23: Fencing
• Chapter 24: A Strange Message
• Chapter 25: Drawing the Net
• Chapter 26: Catching the Trout
• Chapter 27: Barca Climbs Down
• Chapter 28: A Full Confession
• Chapter 29: Balm in Gilead
• Chapter 30: Dick's Story

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• The Romance of the Secret Service Fund: The Mazaroff Rifle (1900)
• The Dragon Fly Part 1, How Horace Daimler Got His Name (1910)
• The Old Secretaire, a Christmas Story (1887)
• My Lady Bountiful (1905)
• The Phantom Car (1930)
• A Shadowed Love (1905)
• The Lonely Bride (1907)
• A Golden Argosy (1886)
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