Love, betrayal, revenge, trials, escapes, and family loyalties fill the pages and read like an old-time, wild west tale. Tom P's Fiddle is an entertaining blend of historical authenticity and Knight's descriptive narrative. Through the context of real events occurring over a century ago, the author sheds light on a media-influenced society bent on imposing moral standards and the impact that can have on a jury verdict and the ultimate outcome of a man's life. The surprising finale caps the convergence of factors that illustrate life's unexpected twists and turns.