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The Evil Shepherd centers on Francis Ledsam, a pragmatic and self-assured individual who watches the echo of congratulations linger as he steps onto the modern Temple of Justice’s grounds. Before calling a taxi to his club, he imagines a whisky and soda, a slight throat thirst, and the comfort of an easy‑going bridge game at his favourite table. The narrative follows Ledsam’s observations and the ambience of his routine, delving into his self-satisfaction and the underlying tension of urban life.
First publish date: 1922
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Edward Phillips Oppenheim
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