
Copyright, 1903, by New Amsterdam Book Co.
BENJAMIN LEOPOLD FARJEON
CHAPTER I - ONLY A FLOWER-GIRL.
CHAPTER II - THE ARRIVAL OF THE ADVOCATE
CHAPTER III - THE ADVOCATE'S WIFE INSISTS UPON HAVING HER WAY
CHAPTER IV - JACOB HARTRICH, THE BANKER, GIVES HIS REASONS FOR BELIEVING GAUTRAN THE WOODMAN GUILTY OF THE MURDER OF MADELINE
CHAPTER V - FRITZ THE FOOL
CHAPTER VI - MISTRESS AND MAID
CHAPTER VII - A VISIT FROM PIERRE LAMONT--DREAMS OF LOVE
CHAPTER VIII - THE INTERVIEW IN THE PRISON
A gripping courtroom drama opens the tale, where a modest woodcutter named Gautran stands accused of a shocking murder. As witnesses step forward—bakers, flower‑girls, and an impassioned advocate—layers of hidden motives and secret romances begin to surface, pulling the listener into a web of love, duty, and social intrigue. The tension builds as the advocate, torn between personal loyalties and the pursuit of truth, must decide how far to push the case.
Beyond the trial, the story hints at a deeper confession that could reshape the lives of those involved, while whispers of past betrayals and a looming “grave of honour” promise further moral conflict. Themes of conscience, redemption, and the lingering presence of an enigmatic “white shadow” weave through each chapter, inviting listeners to contemplate how far one will go to protect a loved one and what price justice truly demands.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (719K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books (Harvard University)
Release date
2013-06-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1903
A hugely prolific Victorian storyteller, he turned a restless, globe-spanning life into popular fiction, plays, and journalism. His work moved between London, Australia, and New Zealand, and his family later became literary in its own right.
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