Longarm faces a hangman's noose

"After an ill-advised indiscretion with his greedy landlady, Longarm is forced to defend himself against her jealous husband. But after the gun smoke clears, the woman accuses Longarm of assaulting her and murdering her husband. Turns out, the landlord's family is rich, and his wily widow is determined to enjoy his inheritance--while an innocent man dangles from the gallows. Deputy U.S. Marshal Custis Long is determined not to take this lying dow...