The Prodigal Pro Tem (1910) - Frederick Orin Bartlett - Bog

The Prodigal Pro Tem is a novel written by Frederick Orin Bartlett in 1910. The story revolves around the protagonist, Robert Wycliffe, who is a young lawyer and an aspiring politician. Robert is a prodigal son, who has been living a carefree life and has been spending his father's money recklessly. However, when his father dies, Robert is left with nothing but debts and a tarnished reputation.To make matters worse, Robert's political ambitions are also in jeopardy as he is accused of embezzlement. In a desperate attempt to clear his name and start afresh, Robert decides to take on a case as a temporary prosecutor. As he delves deeper into the case, he realizes that the person he is prosecuting is innocent and that the real culprit is someone else.Robert's journey of self-discovery and redemption forms the crux of the story. The Prodigal Pro Tem is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and deceit, set in the backdrop of early 20th century America. Through Robert's character, the author explores themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of one's actions.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.