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

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

More by Fred M. White

• The House of the Schemers (1906)
• The Romance of the Secret Service Fund: The Mazaroff Rifle (1900)
• The Dragon Fly Part 1, How Horace Daimler Got His Name (1910)
• My Lady Bountiful (1905)
• A Golden Argosy (1886)
• The White Glove (1910)
• Queen of Hearts (1943)
• Secret of the River (1934)
• All works by Fred M. White