Excerpt from The Crack in the Bell
Moritz coughed slightly, covering his mouth with his hand, but with his timid rabbit eyes still fixed on the officer, and his glance almost liquid with appeal.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a corrupt political system that thrived in Philadelphia at the turn of the twentieth century. The story revolves around a young man named Jerry Archer, a conscientious and idealistic individual who becomes entangled in the web of graft and deception that characterizes the city's political machine. As the author vividly illustrates the inner workings of this corrupt system, the story also explores themes of social injustice and the struggle between good and evil. The book not only provides a glimpse into a bygone era but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of corruption and the importance of civic engagement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259493006_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780259493006
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