The Evil Shepherd: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Evil Shepherd: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Evil Shepherd is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) (1866–1946).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Evil Shepherd" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, weaving elements of crime, morality, and human relationships within a legal context. The story centers around Francis Ledsam, a successful barrister who, after winning a high-profile case to acquit client Oliver Hilditch, becomes embroiled in moral dilemmas when he learns unsettling truths about his client's past. As he grapples with feelings of guilt and responsibility, his interactions with Hilditch's mysterious and haunting wife add layers of psychological complexity to the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces Francis Ledsam just after his courtroom triumph, where he is approached by a woman who claims to be Oliver Hilditch's wife. She presents him with harrowing revelations about Hilditch, sparking an internal crisis for Ledsam as he realizes the implications of his victory. As he navigates the interactions with his friends and the unsettling atmosphere surrounding his client, he is forced to confront his moral compass and the responsibilities that come with his profession. The tone is set for a gripping exploration of crime, justice, and the secrets that lie behind the facades of the lives we lead.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Evil Shepherd
- Author credits: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) (1866–1946)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
