The Paradine Case: A Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 3rd impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and worn boards. Bumping on corners and spine. DJ within protective mylar. Binding shaky. Foxing on book block and prelims. Clean text.
Robert Hichens's The Paradine Case presents a gripping legal drama that uncovers the complexities of human desire and the pursuit of justice. This compelling narrative chronicles the professional and personal turmoil of a brilliant barrister as he defends a captivating woman accused of poisoning her wealthy, blind husband. The novel masterfully illustrates the psychological tension within the courtroom, detailing the barrister's escalating obsession with his enigmatic client. It argues for the profound impact of forbidden love on moral integrity, all while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps readers engrossed until the final verdict. Hichens crafts a powerful story of passion, betrayal, and the intricate dance between truth and deception.
Author: Robert Hichens
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, ERNEST BENN LIMITED
Edition: 3rd impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and worn boards. Bumping on corners and spine. DJ within protective mylar. Binding shaky. Foxing on book block and prelims. Clean text.
Robert Hichens's The Paradine Case presents a gripping legal drama that uncovers the complexities of human desire and the pursuit of justice. This compelling narrative chronicles the professional and personal turmoil of a brilliant barrister as he defends a captivating woman accused of poisoning her wealthy, blind husband. The novel masterfully illustrates the psychological tension within the courtroom, detailing the barrister's escalating obsession with his enigmatic client. It argues for the profound impact of forbidden love on moral integrity, all while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps readers engrossed until the final verdict. Hichens crafts a powerful story of passion, betrayal, and the intricate dance between truth and deception.