A mystery novel set in turn-of-the-century New Orleans, following the efforts of a young lawyer to clear the name of a woman accused of murder. As he delves into the case, he discovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to ensnare him as well. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United...