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Pete Banning

This character murders a popular minister because he thinks the man had an affair with his wife. He is a war hero and a landowner.

Joel Banning

This character studies to become a lawyer. He is deeply affected by a murder committed by his father, and he has to become the head of his family.

Liza Sweeney Banning

This character is married to a landowner and war hero. She has an affair that causes terrible consequences for herself and her family.

Clay Wampler

This character is a cowboy from Colorado who serves in the Philippines during World War II. He wants to testify for a military comrade when his friend commits a murder.

Errol McLeish

This character is a lawyer who sees an opportunity to get out of debt by courting a widow who has the right to file a wrongful death suit when her husband is...

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