The Lion and the Mouse

"The Lion and the Mouse" by Charles Klein is an American version of the tale of Romeo and Juliet. The novels tell about the opposition of a wealthy, corrupt banker, Ryder, whose son falls in love with the daughter of an honest judge. When Ryder frames the judge for accepting a bribe, the young aim lovers clear the judge's name. Will they be successful? Will they melt the hard Ryder's heart?