Tales by a Barrister

<p><i>Tales by a Barrister</i> presents two compelling short stories by Frederick Liardet: The Purchase and The Trustee. These narratives offer a glimpse into the world of law and human drama in 19th-century England. Liardet drawing upon his own experiences as a barrister crafts stories that explore themes of justice morality and the complexities of human relationships within the legal system.</p><p>The Purchase delves into the intricacies of property law and the potential for deception while The Trustee examines the responsibilities and ethical dilemmas faced by those entrusted with the assets of others. With vivid characters and intricate plots these tales provide both entertainment and insightful commentary on the social and legal landscape of their time. A fascinating read for those interested in historical fiction and the legal profession.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>