The Prodigal Judge - Kester, Vaughan
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"The Prodigal Judge" by means of Vaughan Kester is a compelling novel set in opposition to the backdrop of a small American town within the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds with a wealthy tapestry of characters and tricky plotlines, blending elements of romance, thriller, and social drama. The tale revolves across the enigmatic determine of Judge Straight, whose return to his hometown stirs up each admiration and suspicion. As the plot deepens, secrets and techniques from the choose's past get to the bottom of intertwining with the lives of the townspeople in sudden methods. The novel…mehr

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"The Prodigal Judge" by means of Vaughan Kester is a compelling novel set in opposition to the backdrop of a small American town within the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds with a wealthy tapestry of characters and tricky plotlines, blending elements of romance, thriller, and social drama. The tale revolves across the enigmatic determine of Judge Straight, whose return to his hometown stirs up each admiration and suspicion. As the plot deepens, secrets and techniques from the choose's past get to the bottom of intertwining with the lives of the townspeople in sudden methods. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. Kester's storytelling is marked by vibrant descriptions and an eager know-how of the social dynamics of the time. The characters are nicely-drawn and go through full-size improvement as they navigate love, loyalty, and the effects of their moves. The small-town placing serves as a microcosm of society, permitting Kester to delve into the moral dilemmas faced by means of people and the community at large. "The Prodigal Judge" is a literary journey that combines factors of thriller and human drama, showcasing Vaughan Kester's capacity to craft a story that captivates readers with its intensity and complexity.
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Vaughan Kester, also written as Vaughan, was an American author and reporter who lived from September 12, 1869, to July 4, 1911. He had a brother named Paul Kester, who wrote plays and books and lived from 1870 to 1933. His style and subjects were shaped by the places he visited in the western and southern U.S. and by William Dean Howells, who was a cousin of his mother. In 1916, J.P. McGowan directed a movie based on his book The Manager of the B&A, which starred Leo Maloney and Helen Holmes. The movie was re-released in 1921 under the title The Man from Medicine Hat. In Ohio, on August 31, 1898, he married Jessie B. Jennings. They didn't have any kids. In 1902, he bought Woodlawn Plantation with his brother and fixed it up. He lived at Gunston Hall from 1907 until he died there. It was there that he wrote The Prodigal Judge. His mother put a memorial in Pohick Church, which used to be Gunston Hall's parish church, to remember him.