Holladay Case

Holladay Case

by Burton Egbert Stevenson

In Burton Egbert Stevenson's "Holladay Case," we meet Lester, a law clerk working for the prestigious New York firm Graham & Royce. Lester finds himself thrust into the heart of a gripping murder trial when the wealthy Wall Street banker Hiram Holladay is found dead. Suspicions quickly fall upon Frances, Holladay's beloved daughter, adding a shocking layer of intrigue to the case. Lester, eager to prove his worth, assists Mr. Royce, the senior partner, in a race against time to uncover the truth and clear Frances's name. As the evidence unfolds, the lines between guilt and innocence blur, leading to a thrilling climax and a dramatic revelation that unravels the complex web of deceit surrounding the Holladay family.

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Burton Egbert Stevenson was an American author, anthologist, and librarian. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on 9 November 1872, and attended Princeton University 1890–1893. He married Elizabeth...

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