The Commission Or, De Lunatico Inquirendo

By Hablot Knight Browne and George Payne Rainsford James

Book Overview

The Commission Or, De Lunatico Inquirendo is a novel written by G. P. R. James. The story revolves around the character of Sir Francis Hartleton, who is appointed as a commissioner to investigate the mental state of a young woman named Clara Melville. Clara has been accused of murdering her father, and her mental state is being questioned in order to determine her guilt or innocence.As Sir Francis delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to derail his investigation. He is assisted in his work by a young lawyer named Charles Tyrrell, who becomes romantically involved with Clara.The novel is set in the early 19th century and is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue. It explores the themes of justice, morality, and the human psyche. The Commission Or, De Lunatico Inquirendo is a classic work of fiction that has stood the test of time and continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.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: 1430468173
• ISBN13: 9781430468172
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"