"The Strange Schemes of Randolph Mason" by Melville Davisson Post is a compilation of turn-of-the-century legal mysteries that centers on the character of Randolph Mason, a sharp lawyer with questionable ethics, known for his sharp mind and talent for bending the legal system to his advantage. The book begins by introducing Mason through the eyes of his peers, setting him up as a mysterious figure recently returned to New York with a history of crafting brilliant defenses for his clients. The stories promise suspense as Mason navigates intricate legal puzzles and confronts ethical challenges, leading readers through a thrilling exploration of justice and the dark side of the law, while highlighting the moral conflicts that arise from his actions.
The Strange Schemes of Randolph Mason
By Melville Davisson Post
In a world of legal complexities, a brilliant yet morally ambiguous lawyer returns to New York, ready to manipulate the system for his own ends.
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About the AuthorMelville Davisson Post was an American writer, born in Harrison County, West Virginia. Although his name is not immediately familiar to those outside of specialist circles, many of his collections are still in print, and many collections of detective fiction include works by him. Post's best-known character is the mystery solving, justice dispensing West Virginian backwoodsman, Uncle Abner. The 22 Uncle Abner tales, written between 1911 and 1928, have been called some of "the finest mysteries ever written".
Melville Davisson Post was an American writer, born in Harrison County, West Virginia. Although his name is not immediately familiar to those outside of specialist circles, many of his collections are still in print, and many collections of detective fiction include works by him. Post's best-known character is the mystery solving, justice dispensing West Virginian backwoodsman, Uncle Abner. The 22 Uncle Abner tales, written between 1911 and 1928, have been called some of "the finest mysteries ever written".
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