Manslaughter (1921)

Manslaughter is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and was first published in 1921. The story revolves around Lydia Thorne, a wealthy and beautiful woman who is accused of killing a man in a drunk driving accident. The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and justice in early 20th century America.Lydia Thorne is a successful Broadway actress who is engaged to a wealthy businessman, Peter Van Dyne. One night, while driving under the influence of alcohol, Lydia hits and kills a man on the street. She is arrested and put on trial for manslaughter.Throughout the trial, Lydia is forced to confront her own privilege and the corrupt legal system that favors the wealthy. The novel also delves into the complexities of relationships and the power dynamics between men and women.Manslaughter is a gripping tale of a woman's struggle to come to terms with her actions and the consequences of her privileged lifestyle. Miller's writing is sharp and insightful, and her characters are complex and well-developed. The novel remains a classic of early 20th century literature and a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of the time.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.