The Silent Witness

The Silent Witness: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and first published in 1875. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mabel Dacre, who is accused of murdering her wealthy uncle. The only witness to the crime is a deaf and mute servant girl, who is unable to speak in Mabel's defense.As Mabel stands trial for the murder, she is aided by her lover, a young lawyer named Arthur Constant, who is determined to prove her innocence. However, as the trial progresses, it becomes clear that there are many people who have motives for the murder, and the case becomes increasingly complex.The Silent Witness is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and murder, with a plot that twists and turns until the very end. Yates' writing is both suspenseful and evocative, painting a vivid picture of Victorian England and the social and moral codes of the time. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and suspense fiction.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.