50. The Adventures of Caleb Williams by William Godwin

This was an interesting psychological study.  Caleb's insatiable curiousity leads him to find out that his employer, Falkland, has committed a murder.  When he tries to leave, promising not to tell, Falkland pursues him and persecutes him to the point where everyone's hand is against Caleb because they believe Falkland, who is aristocratic, rich, powerful and respected.  Caleb despairs but refuses to give up.  Right at the end, Falkland confesses all.

I read this as a novel, rather than political commentary - it works on both levels.  It reminded me of the sixties television series, The Fugitive.