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Title: False Evidence

Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "False Evidence" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Herbert Devereux, a young officer who finds himself embroiled in a court-martial for cowardice, accused by his half-brother Rupert Devereux, leading to a deep exploration of themes such as honor, betrayal, and the quest for redemption. The opening chapters set a dramatic tone as Herbert struggles against the weight of false accusations while desperately seeking to clear his name and reconcile with his father. The beginning of "False Evidence" immerses the reader in the aftermath of a brutal battle, highlighting the stark contrast between the perception of victory and the brutal reality of loss. Herbert is accused of cowardice during the fighting, and the tension escalates as Rupert, his half-brother, refuses to defend him, instead turning the charges into a tool for his own ambition. This confrontation leads to Herbert’s emotional turmoil, presenting a young man torn between despair and determination as he grapples with the injustice inflicted upon him and the consequences that follow. The narrative quickly establishes a foundation of familial conflict and personal honor that drives the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

Illustrator: Grieffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931

EBook No.: 55798

Published: Oct 24, 2017

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: False Evidence

Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "False Evidence" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Herbert Devereux, a young officer who finds himself embroiled in a court-martial for cowardice, accused by his half-brother Rupert Devereux, leading to a deep exploration of themes such as honor, betrayal, and the quest for redemption. The opening chapters set a dramatic tone as Herbert struggles against the weight of false accusations while desperately seeking to clear his name and reconcile with his father. The beginning of "False Evidence" immerses the reader in the aftermath of a brutal battle, highlighting the stark contrast between the perception of victory and the brutal reality of loss. Herbert is accused of cowardice during the fighting, and the tension escalates as Rupert, his half-brother, refuses to defend him, instead turning the charges into a tool for his own ambition. This confrontation leads to Herbert’s emotional turmoil, presenting a young man torn between despair and determination as he grapples with the injustice inflicted upon him and the consequences that follow. The narrative quickly establishes a foundation of familial conflict and personal honor that drives the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

Illustrator: Grieffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931

EBook No.: 55798

Published: Oct 24, 2017

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.