This is the story of a public servant who embezzles more than is normally tolerated and winds up in prison slated for the chopping block. He is outrageous and cunning. Through a caper he manages to repay the public purse and goes on to become a court favorite. This is...More
This is the story of a public servant who embezzles more than is normally tolerated and winds up in prison slated for the chopping block. He is outrageous and cunning. Through a caper he manages to repay the public purse and goes on to become a court favorite. This is one of Jack London's best black humor tales.
Jack London
