A Battle for Right; Or, A Clash of Wits

"A Battle for Right; Or, A Clash of Wits" by Nicholas Carter is a turn-of-the-century detective story centered on a man named Howard Milmarsh, whose life takes a dark and desperate turn after an intense poker game leads to a sudden death, compelling him to run from what he fears is a deadly truth. The book begins with a charged poker game at the Old Pike Inn, where tempers flare and accusations of cheating turn violent between Howard and his cousin Richard, ending with Richard's death. Believing himself a killer, Howard abandons everything, hoping to outrun the consequences, all while the renowned detective Nick Carter begins to unravel the truth behind what happened at the inn.

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