Publisher's Synopsis
The Broken Law is a novel written by John Burland Harris-Burland and first published in 1908. The story is set in India during the British Raj and revolves around the life of an Englishman named Richard Lestrange. Lestrange is a young and ambitious lawyer who has been sent to India to work for the British government. He quickly becomes embroiled in a complex web of corruption, deceit, and betrayal as he tries to navigate the treacherous colonial society.Lestrange's troubles begin when he is asked to defend a wealthy Indian nobleman accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the real culprit is someone much closer to him than he ever imagined. Along the way, he must also confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about Indian culture and society.The Broken Law is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing India. It explores themes of justice, morality, and the clash of cultures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and politics of colonial India.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.
