Julius Courtney: Or, Master of His Fate (Classic Reprint)

J. Mac Laren Cobban

ISBN 10: 1527637948 / ISBN 13: 9781527637948

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book opens in a lively London club where, amidst discussions of science and art, a mysterious case of trance is raised. A young man has been found in a suspended state on a train, and when roused, claims to have no memory of his journey or of a strange, older man he traveled with. Dr. Lefevre, a renowned physician, is drawn into the case and employs unique scientific methods to restore the patient. As the young man regains consciousness, a peculiar card is found in his possession, leading him and Dr. Lefevre to the famed St. James Hospital. The author artfully constructs a tale that engages with themes of illusion and hallucination, the interplay of science and imagination, and the enigmatic powers of the human mind. Throughout the story, the author explores the complex relationship between reality and perception, revealing the profound psychological and physiological influences that shape our experiences of the world. By weaving together elements of the paranormal, the power of suggestion, and the pursuit of knowledge, this book presents a profound exploration of the complexities of human consciousness and the boundaries of human understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Julius Courtney: Or, Master of His Fate (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527637948
• ISBN 13: 9781527637948
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Masterful intrigue in a glittering London world

A celebrated club, a brilliant but enigmatic figure, and a medical mystery collide in Julius Courtney: Or, Master of His Fate. This edition brings a late‑Victorian tale of charm, intellect, and dangerous secrets to life, with a plot that blends social wit and suspense.

Set among the fashionable rooms and salons of 19th‑century London, the story follows Julius Courtney, a man of striking presence and keen insight who stirs admiration and envy in equal measure. When a dramatic medical case tests loyalties and pushes a mystery toward high stakes, the narrative moves from drawing rooms to the edge of danger.

• Meet a captivating protagonist whose versatility and intellect drive the action.
• Follow a medical mystery that hinges on dignity, ethics, and the limits of science.
• Experience a vivid social world where status, rumor, and cunning shape outcomes.
• Uncover a premise that blends character study with a growing sense of suspense.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic literary fiction with a dash of intrigue and a taste of Victorian upper‑circle life.