The Broken Law (1908)

von John Burland Harris-Burland

332 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Broken Law is a novel written by John Burland Harris-Burland and first published in 1908. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Cyril Davenant. Cyril is the son of a wealthy family and has everything he could want in life, but he is also deeply unhappy and feels trapped in his privileged existence.One day, Cyril decides to break the law and steals a large sum of money from his father. He uses the money to start a new life for himself, but soon finds that he cannot escape his past. As he tries to evade the authorities and the consequences of his actions, Cyril finds himself drawn into a world of crime and deceit.The novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the ways in which people can be driven to extreme measures when they feel trapped or desperate.Overall, The Broken Law is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 20th century London.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781437119060
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC