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Mortmain
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025406541
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mortmain is a compelling collection of legal mysteries and suspenseful tales penned by Arthur Train, a master of the legal thriller genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, these stories explore the intricate and often shadowy world of the law, where justice is frequently a matter of technicality and wit. The title story, Mortmain, delves into the chilling concept of the dead hand of the past reaching out to influence the lives of the living through complex wills and legal entanglements.
Train, drawing on his own experience as a district attorney, populates his narratives with sharp-witted lawyers, desperate defendants, and clever criminals. Each story is a masterclass in tension, blending legal procedural elements with psychological depth. Whether dealing with cases of inheritance, identity, or high-stakes fraud, Train captures the tension between the letter of the law and the demands of morality. This work remains a significant contribution to legal fiction, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the legal system's power to shape human destiny and the enduring influence of the past upon the present.
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