Chalk Lines Over Morals (1898)

Chalk Lines Over Morals is a novel written by Charles Caverno and published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a young, ambitious lawyer named John Trumbull who is trying to make a name for himself in the legal profession. Trumbull is faced with a difficult moral dilemma when he is asked to defend a wealthy client who has been accused of a heinous crime.As Trumbull delves deeper into the case, he begins to uncover a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy everything he believes in. He is torn between his duty as a lawyer to defend his client and his own sense of morality.The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It also delves into the complexities of the legal system and the ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers.Overall, Chalk Lines Over Morals is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of law and the moral struggles faced by those who practice it.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.