Toppleton's Client: Or A Spirit In Exile

by John Kendrick Bangs

Toppleton's Or A Spirit In Exile is a novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of a young lawyer named Paul Toppleton, who is hired to represent a mysterious client named Mr. Vanderpool. Vanderpool is a wealthy man who claims to be haunted by the ghost of his deceased wife, and he seeks Toppleton's help in exorcising the spirit.As Toppleton delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there is more to Vanderpool's story than meets the eye. He uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to question everything he thought he knew about his client and the supernatural.Throughout the novel, Bangs employs his signature wit and humor to create a lighthearted and entertaining tale that blends elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The story is set in the late 19th century and features a cast of colorful characters, including a psychic medium, a skeptical journalist, and a group of eccentric aristocrats.Overall, Toppleton's Or A Spirit In Exile is a charming and engaging novel that showcases Bangs' unique style and talent for storytelling. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature, mystery, and the paranormal.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.

Genres: Audiobook

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1893

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and satirist, and the creator of modern Bangsian fantasy, the school of fantasy writing that sets the plot wholly or partially in the afterlife.

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first read from this author and what good fun . Will be reading more from this author

[Mark Rabideau · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this ghost stories (yes it a nested tale of 'spooks'). By and large, it is a fun read, entertaining and speedy.

[Daria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every self-respecting law school should include chapter 11 in its curriculum, especially in procedural law, torts and property law:
"[I]n instituting a suit at law we cannot get around the fact that in a measure you are both plaintiff and defendant. I believe those are the terms usually employed to designate the two parties to a suit, except in the case of an appeal, when there is an appellant and a repellant if my memory serves me."