The Twelfth Juror (1908)

by Mary Harriott Large

Book Overview

The Twelfth Juror is a novel written by Mary Harriott Large in 1908. The story revolves around a young woman named Rosalie Vanderpoel, who is accused of murdering her wealthy husband. The trial takes place in New York City, and the jury is made up of twelve men. The twelfth juror is a young man named John Strickland, who is initially convinced of Rosalie's guilt. However, as the trial progresses and he gets to know Rosalie better, he begins to have doubts about her guilt. Throughout the novel, the reader is taken through the twists and turns of the trial, as well as the personal lives of the jurors. The story is a gripping courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, truth, and the power of persuasion. The Twelfth Juror is a timeless classic that is still relevant today, as it raises important questions about the American justice system and the role of jurors in determining guilt or innocence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164180134
• ISBN13: 9781164180135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"