The Commissioner: Or De Lunatico Inquirendo (1843)

By George Payne R. James

Book Overview

The Commissioner: Or De Lunatico Inquirendo is a novel written by George Payne R. James and published in 1843. The story follows a man named Sir Edward Graham, who is appointed as a commissioner to investigate the case of a young woman who has been declared insane and confined to an asylum. As Sir Edward delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption within the asylum and the legal system. Along the way, he must navigate the politics of the time and confront his own personal demons. The novel is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and social commentary, exploring themes of justice, mental health, and the abuse of power. It is a classic work of Victorian literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.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: 1437333206
• ISBN13: 9781437333206
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"