The Hermit of Turkey Hollow: The Story of an Alibi, Being an Exploit of Ephraim Tutt, Attorney and Counselor at Law (1921)

""The Hermit of Turkey Hollow"" is a novel written by Arthur Cheney Train and published in 1921. The book tells the story of Ephraim Tutt, a successful attorney and counselor at law, who takes on the case of a hermit named Amos G. Pettigrew. Pettigrew is accused of murdering a man named Henry Price, and Tutt must use his legal expertise to prove Pettigrew's innocence. The story takes place in the small town of Turkey Hollow, where Pettigrew has lived alone in a cabin for years. The locals are suspicious of him and believe that he is responsible for Price's death. Tutt, however, believes that Pettigrew is innocent and sets out to uncover the real culprit. As Tutt investigates the case, he encounters a number of obstacles, including a corrupt sheriff, a mysterious woman, and a group of hostile townspeople. Despite these challenges, Tutt persists in his efforts to clear Pettigrew's name and bring the true killer to justice. ""The Hermit of Turkey Hollow"" is a classic legal thriller that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and courtroom drama. It is also a character study of Tutt, a shrewd and resourceful lawyer who uses his wit and intelligence to outmaneuver his opponents. The book is a gripping page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.