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The Given Case

The Given Case

James, Henry

Paperback

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419163892
ISBN13: 9781419163890
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
The Given Case is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around a young lawyer named Arthur Prime, who is tasked with defending a wealthy and influential client, Miss Lydia Brooke. Miss Brooke is accused of stealing a valuable piece of jewelry from her own home, and Prime must prove her innocence in court.As Prime begins to investigate the case, he becomes increasingly drawn to Miss Brooke and her enigmatic personality. He soon discovers that there is much more to the case than meets the eye, and that Miss Brooke's past may hold the key to her current predicament.As the trial approaches, Prime must navigate a web of deceit and intrigue in order to uncover the truth and clear his client's name. Along the way, he must confront his own feelings for Miss Brooke and grapple with the ethical implications of his profession.The Given Case is a masterful exploration of the legal system, human relationships, and the complex nature of truth and justice. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and elegant prose, it is a must-read for fans of Henry James and lovers of classic literature.You're already there -- I say, come! the young man had it on his tongue's end to reply. But he stopped himself in time, and felt extraordinarily delicate and discreet. I don't say it's the easiest one in the world; but here I stand, after all -- and I'm not supposed to be such an ass -- ready to give her every conceivable assistance. His friend, at this, replied nothing; but he presently spoke again. What has she invented, at Pickenham, to-day.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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