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Manslaughter (1921)

Manslaughter (1921)

Gruger, F. R.
Miller, Alice Duer

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryTrue Crime

ISBN10: 1164911066
ISBN13: 9781164911067
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Manslaughter is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and originally published in 1921. The story takes place in New York City during the early 20th century and follows the life of a wealthy and beautiful socialite named Lydia Thorne. Lydia is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the societal expectations placed upon her.As the story unfolds, Lydia becomes involved in a tragic accident that results in the death of a young boy. She is charged with manslaughter and must navigate the legal system while also dealing with the guilt and shame of her actions. Along the way, Lydia meets a young lawyer named John Manning who becomes her confidant and advocate.Manslaughter is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption that explores themes of class, gender, and the justice system. Miller's writing is sharp and insightful, and her characters are complex and nuanced. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of early 20th century New York City and provides a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of justice and morality. Overall, Manslaughter is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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