Astounding Stories #8

In "Verdict: Not Guilty," a man stands trial for the murder of Sir Alfred Haines, a wealthy benefactor whose will placed Chalmers in a precarious position. As the jury delivers a shocking not guilty verdict, a shadowy figure emerges from the courtroom’s darkness, his presence unexplained and his influence undeniable. When the jurors later recover their senses and describe the man to an artist, the likeness leads to a startling revelation—Sir Alfred himself may have been alive all along.

In a hidden cellar beneath 1956 Budapest, a desperate group of rebels debates rebellion—until a man named Franz emerges, leading them in daring raids against Soviet forces. As he outsmarts the enemy and uncovers a traitor within their ranks, his uncanny resemblance to the historic freedom fighter Louis Kossuth begins to stir whispers. When he vanishes after ordering their retreat, the truth of his identity slowly dawns on the survivors.