The Prodigal Judge

By Vaughan Kester

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a small town filled with secrets, the death of a reclusive general sets off a scramble for inheritance and a fight over the fate of a mysterious young ward he left behind.

Genres

History - American Literature Fiction

Released

2004-02-01

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Summary

"The Prodigal Judge" by Vaughan Kester is a story set in the late 1800s, starting with the lonely passing of General Quintard. The tale explores what happens with the General’s property and the young Hannibal Wayne Hazard, who the General cared for. Hannibal's mysterious past and the General's secluded life spark curiosity and questions within the close-knit community. Two men, Jonathan Crenshaw and lawyer Bladen, talk about the General’s stuff and Hannibal, who was left with him a long time ago. The book hints at upcoming battles over who gets to take care of Hannibal and what will happen to them.