Bag om Cowardice Court
Cowardice Court is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The story revolves around the protagonist, David Harcourt, who is a successful lawyer in Chicago. One day, he receives a letter from his old friend, John Hardesty, who is in trouble and needs his help. Hardesty has been accused of embezzlement and is about to face trial in Cowardice Court, a small town in Indiana known for its corrupt justice system.Harcourt decides to take up the case and travels to Cowardice Court to defend his friend. However, he soon realizes that the town is controlled by a corrupt judge, who is in cahoots with the local businessmen. Harcourt faces numerous obstacles in his quest for justice and has to navigate through a web of lies and deceit to prove his friend's innocence.As the trial progresses, Harcourt uncovers a larger conspiracy involving the judge and the businessmen, who are using the court to further their own interests. The novel is a gripping tale of legal drama and political corruption, and McCutcheon's writing keeps the reader engaged throughout the book.Cowardice Court was first published in 1918 and is considered one of McCutcheon's best works. The novel is a commentary on the state of the American justice system during the early 20th century and highlights the need for reform.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.
Vis mere