ISBN: 9781331706892 - toppleton's client (classic reprint): or a spirit in exile: or a spirit in exile (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book journeys through the life of Hopkins Toppleton, a man fortunate enough to inherit wealth and the esteemed name of his late father, a renowned attorney. When the prominent law firm bearing the Toppleton name invites Hopkins to become a special partner in their London office, he accepts with alacrity. Despite his lack of legal knowledge, Hopkins anticipates living a life of luxury and leisure abroad, with a handsome salary and minimal work responsibilities. However, he soon discovers that life in London is far from the leisurely existence he envisioned. His luxurious office remains unoccupied, and the firm's clients seem uninterested in seeking his legal counsel. Desperate to avoid the boredom of an empty office, Hopkins turns to the seemingly harmless hobby of collecting antique legal texts. In an ironic twist of fate, this pursuit leads him to encounter a restless spirit, a being who claims to have been unjustly deprived of his body and identity. The spirit implores Hopkins's help in reclaiming his stolen life, revealing that the thief is none other than the man currently living in his body. Together, Hopkins and the spirit embark on a quest to right this grave wrong. Filled with intrigue, humor, and a profound examination of the nature of identity, this extraordinary tale delves into the complexities of human nature and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. 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.…