Oswald Langdon / or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898

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22221

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Oswald Langdon / or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898

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en

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A Victorian romance weaving mystery and moral redemption, this novel follows Oswald Langdon and the Lanier brothers through international intrigue, murder, and unexpected justice. With atmospheric settings from London to Calcutta, it explores themes of guilt, innocence, and the enduring power of conscience.

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In *Oswald Langdon / or, Pierre and Paul Lanier*, Levi Jackson Hamilton weaves a complex tale of crime, redemption, and moral ambiguity set against the backdrop of late 19th-century London, India, and the Himalayas. The narrative begins with the arrest of an elderly man, leading to the flight of young barrister Oswald Langdon, who is falsely accused of murdering a girl in the Thames. Fleeing to India, Oswald encounters the Lanier brothers, Pierre and Paul, who are entangled in a sinister conspiracy to silence witnesses and protect illicit gains involving a criminal named William Dodge. Sir Donald Randolph, a wealthy Englishman, aids Oswald in his quest for truth, uncovering a web of deceit that spans continents. The plot thickens with dramatic twists, including a tragic boat accident on the Thames and a perilous expedition to the Himalayas. Through these events, the truth gradually emerges: the Lanier brothers are guilty of foul play, but their son, Paul, is innocent of the specific murders for which he was framed. Pierre Lanier, realizing his son's innocence and the depth of his own moral corruption, seeks redemption. He makes restitution and refuses further aid, acknowledging that his son did not commit the crimes. The story culminates in the capture of the conspirators, the vindication of Oswald, and a double wedding that restores order to the fractured lives of the characters. The novel blends high-stakes suspense with profound emotional depth, exploring themes of inherited guilt, the fallibility of justice, and the enduring power of redemption. Hamilton's narrative serves as a moral reflection on the consequences of greed and the possibility of finding grace even after grave errors.

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