Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 99 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Right of Way — Volume 01 Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Right of Way — Volume 01" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores complex themes of morality, justice, and human relationship dynamics. The story centers on Charley Steele, a brilliant but enigmatic lawyer known for his unorthodox methods and philosophical reflections. The narrative begins with a crucial murder trial, where Steele defends a seemingly guilty man, Joseph Nadeau, leading to unexpected revelations that challenge the perceptions of guilt and innocence woven into the fabric of society. At the start of the novel, the tension is palpable as the courtroom awaits the verdict in an intense murder trial that captivates public attention. Charley Steele, who appears aloof and indifferent throughout the preceding days, surprises everyone with a compelling defense during his closing arguments, ultimately securing an unexpected "not guilty" verdict for his client. His courtroom performance not only reinvents public opinion towards the accused but also personalizes Steele in front of Kathleen, a figure from his past, stirring complex emotions within him. Their shared history and burgeoning feelings for one another intertwine with key themes of love, self-discovery, and the repercussions of past choices, setting the stage for an evolving dynamic as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canadian fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 165725 165652 2025-01-09T22:21:35.322368 2023-10-03T07:51:07.179006 text/html text/html 165718 165645 2025-01-09T22:21:35.553396 2023-10-03T07:51:07.323965 text/html text/html 136570 2025-01-09T22:21:41.464352 application/epub+zip 137842 2025-01-09T22:21:38.430373 application/epub+zip 122896 2025-01-09T22:21:37.279368 application/epub+zip 275830 2025-01-09T22:21:43.765325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260168 2025-01-09T22:21:40.782369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223741 2022-09-03T10:57:43.992551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147430 147408 2025-01-09T22:21:35.045392 2023-10-03T07:51:06.996955 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 142517 2020-12-29T12:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56163 2020-12-29T12:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19512 2025-01-09T22:21:43.886324 application/rdf+xml 14597 2025-01-09T22:21:37.815385 image/jpeg 3564 2025-01-09T22:21:37.549373 image/jpeg 134945 2025-01-09T22:21:35.568368 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia