A Breaker of Laws

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A Breaker of Laws (1900)
by W. Pett Ridge

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London & NY: Harper & Brothers, 1900.

In the present story (which is clearly an advance on Mr. Ridge's earlier work) the people dwell in the borderland between crime and pauperism. The chief character is at times a burglar, at times an honest workman. His professional pride in his burglar's skill, the spirit of adventure which makes crime fascinating in his eyes, and a love of easily gained spending-money, contend in him with a genuine love for the wife who believes him honest. … —extracted from the review in The Outlook, 13 Oct. 1900. Full review(s) on the Talk page

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A BREAKER OF LAWS

BY

W. PETT RIDGE

Author of 'Mord Em'ly,' etc

LONDON AND NEW YORK

HARPER & BROTHERS

45 ALBEMARLE STREET, W.

1900

Chapters (not listed in original)

Chapter 1, 001
Chapter 2, 022
Chapter 3, 044
Chapter 4, 062
Chapter 5, 079
Chapter 6, 094
Chapter 7, 104
Chapter 8, 124
Chapter 9, 141
Chapter 10, 161
Chapter 11, 180
Chapter 12, 200
Chapter 13, 216
Chapter 14, 225
Chapter 15, 240
Chapter 16, 254
Chapter 17, 262
Chapter 18, 275
Chapter 19, 291
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