Taken Alive

Taken Alive is a late 19th-century novel by Edward Payson Roe that intertwines themes of love, justice, and the consequences of crime. The story follows Ralph Brandt, a young detective determined to capture the fugitive murderer Bute, who has caused deep sorrow for Clara Heyward, the daughter of the victim. As Brandt pursues Bute, he grapples with his feelings for Clara and the emotional toll of her father's death. This work is notable for its blend of romance and suspense within a didactic narrative framework.