The Edge of Honesty is a novel written by Charles Gleig and published in 1898. The story revolves around the protagonist, Jack Davenant, who is a young and ambitious lawyer. Jack is determined to succeed in his career and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. However, his ruthless and deceitful tactics soon catch up with him, and he finds himself embroiled in a web of lies and deceit.As the story progresses, Jack's moral compass begins to shift, and he starts to question the ethics of his actions. He is torn between his desire for success and his conscience, which tells him that he is on the wrong path. The novel explores themes of morality, honesty, and the consequences of one's actions.Throughout the book, Gleig paints a vivid picture of Victorian-era society and the legal profession of the time. He also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, including Jack's love interest, the beautiful and intelligent Helen Templeton.Overall, The Edge of Honesty is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the timeless themes of morality and the consequences of one's actions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or legal thrillers.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.