The Man In The Shadow (1911)

The Man In The Shadow is a gripping novel by Richard Washburn Child, first published in 1911. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Sargent, who is wrongly accused of murder and is forced to live in hiding under an assumed name. Sargent is a man of great intelligence and resourcefulness, and he uses these qualities to build a successful career as a financial advisor while keeping his true identity a secret.As the years pass, Sargent becomes increasingly paranoid about being discovered, and he begins to withdraw from society. He becomes obsessed with his own safety and spends all his time trying to avoid detection. However, his past catches up with him when he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of the man he is falsely accused of killing.As Sargent struggles to clear his name and prove his innocence, he must also deal with the threat of a dangerous criminal who is determined to bring him down. The novel is filled with suspense and intrigue, as Sargent races against time to uncover the truth and protect himself and his loved ones.The Man In The Shadow is a classic work of American literature, and it is widely regarded as one of the best mystery novels of its time. It is a compelling tale of justice, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.