When a Wall Street millionaire is murdered, suspicion falls squarely on his beloved daughter in Burton Egbert Stevenson's gripping mystery, The Holladay Case. Young law clerk Lester finds himself thrust into the center of a high-stakes trial, working alongside the brilliant senior partner Mr. Royce to prove the lovely Frances Holladay innocent of the crime that could destroy her family.
Set in the gilded age of early 1900s New York, this classic mystery weaves together courtroom drama, hidden secrets, and unexpected twists. As Lester navigates society's elite and treacherous circumstances, he uncovers a web of deception far more complex than the initial murder suggests. From intimate dinners with mysterious strangers to shocking disappearances, nothing is quite as it seems. The tension escalates as new evidence emerges, challenging everything the defense believes about guilt and innocence.
Stevenson masterfully crafts a tale where appearance and reality collide, where the most obvious suspect may be the least guilty, and where a young man's determination to seek justice takes him on an unexpected journey across continents. The author's keen insight into human nature and legal intrigue makes this an unforgettable exploration of ambition, loyalty, and moral conviction.
Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction and courtroom mysteries, The Holladay Case delivers the sophisticated storytelling and intricate plotting that defined early twentieth-century American literature.
