The Chief Justice (1890)

By Karl Emil Franzos and Miles Corbet

Book Overview

The Chief Justice is a novel written by Karl Emil Franzos in 1890. The story revolves around the life of a young lawyer named Dr. Paul von Herzfeld. He is a brilliant and ambitious lawyer who is appointed as a chief justice in a small town in Austria. As he begins his new job, he discovers that the town is plagued with corruption and injustice. He makes it his mission to bring justice to the people, despite facing opposition from the local authorities and powerful individuals.As Dr. Herzfeld delves deeper into the town's affairs, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy his career and reputation. He finds himself torn between his duty to uphold the law and his desire to protect his family and loved ones. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman who captures his heart.The Chief Justice is a gripping tale of justice, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a corrupt and unjust society. It is a timeless classic that explores the themes of morality, power, and the human condition. With its vivid characters and compelling plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166990613
• ISBN13: 9781166990619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"