""A Breaker of Laws"" is a novel written by William Pett Ridge and originally published in 1900. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Mark Ruthine, who is determined to succeed in life despite his humble beginnings. Ruthine is a clerk in a solicitor's office, but he dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. He is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means breaking the law. As Ruthine climbs...