Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Vaughan Kester

In a small, rough‑hewn community where the law is as much a matter of character as of statutes, a newly appointed judge steps into his courtroom bearing a strong sense of fairness. He quickly discovers that his role extends beyond the bench, from calming restless youths at the local barony to listening to a wandering storyteller’s cautionary fable. The early scenes paint a vivid portrait of a frontier world where rivers, taverns, and dusty crossroads become stages for ordinary people confronting right and wrong.

The narrative unfolds through a series of self‑contained episodes—ranging from a tense gunfight at a tavern to a daring river raid, from a mysterious ghost sighting to a desperate plea for help at a church door. Each chapter introduces fresh faces—Betty on a journey to Tennessee, a clever orphan with a claim to a title, and a determined colonel—while the judge’s steady hand seeks to balance compassion with the law. Listeners will be drawn into a tapestry of moral choices, rugged landscapes, and the quiet heroism of everyday justice.