"Mortmain" is a compelling collection of legal mysteries and suspenseful tales penned by Arthur Train, a master of the legal thriller genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, these stories explore the intricate and often shadowy world of the law, where justice is frequently a matter of technicality and wit. The title story, "Mortmain," delves into the chilling concept of the "dead hand" of the past reaching out to influence the lives of the living through complex wills and legal entanglements. Train, ...
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"Mortmain" is a compelling collection of legal mysteries and suspenseful tales penned by Arthur Train, a master of the legal thriller genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, these stories explore the intricate and often shadowy world of the law, where justice is frequently a matter of technicality and wit. The title story, "Mortmain," delves into the chilling concept of the "dead hand" of the past reaching out to influence the lives of the living through complex wills and legal entanglements. Train, drawing on his own experience as a district attorney, populates his narratives with sharp-witted lawyers, desperate defendants, and clever criminals. Each story is a masterclass in tension, blending legal procedural elements with psychological depth. Whether dealing with cases of inheritance, identity, or high-stakes fraud, Train captures the tension between the letter of the law and the demands of morality. This work remains a significant contribution to legal fiction, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the legal system's power to shape human destiny and the enduring influence of the past upon the present. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $58.13, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1907 by D. Appleton & Co.
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Used-Good. SIGNED copy Good hardback. Presentation inscription by author dated Dec.25, '07 on front free end paper. In blue-grey cloth with black lettering & cream decoration. Slight yellowing to pages; binding tight; spine browned, with wear at head & foot; a little wear to lettering & decoration.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $122.27, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1918 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Not Stated. Very Good Indeed. Bright copy of this novel by Arthur Train, a presentation copy from the author. Originally published in 1907, this novel is known as one of the earliest examples of alien hand syndrome genre and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1915, now lost. Â Written by Arthur Train, American lawyer and writer of legal thrillers, particularly known for his novels of courtroom intrigue. Author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper and dated 1922. Illustrated with full page plates in black and white. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, light marks to boards. Author's ink inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $50.08, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $50.11, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $66.65, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $15.03, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $15.43, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2018 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $15.95, very good condition, Sold by Artis Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Calumet, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $23.04, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2020 by Bibliotech Press.
Add this copy of Mortmain to cart. $23.12, very good condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Very Good. Hardcover, no DJ. Green cloth. Pages are clean, crisp and unmarked, though lightly tanned. Binding is tight, Hinges strong. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
