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The Chief Justice: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Franzos, Karl Emil (1848–1904). The listed translation credits are Corbet, Miles.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Chief Justice: A Novel" by Karl Emil Franzos is a fictional work likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charles Victor, Baron von Sendlingen, a dedicated Chief Justice in a northern Austrian town grappling with complex moral dilemmas that challenge the core tenets of justice and personal honor. The narrative delves into themes of duty, family legacy, and the struggle against both external societal expectations and internal conflicts. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Baron von Sendlingen, a man caught in a tumultuous emotional landscape. The Chief Justice is a respected figure within the judicial system, but his world is shattered as he discovers that a defendant in an upcoming trial is none other than his illegitimate daughter, Victorine Lippert. Haunted by his past decisions and the weight of his responsibilities, Sendlingen wrestles with the ramifications of his relationship with her, facing the challenge of upholding justice while harboring deep personal stakes. His reverent commitment to the law becomes increasingly complicated as he contemplates the possibilities of saving Victorine from the death penalty and grappling with the question of whether familial bonds outweigh his duty as a judge.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Chief Justice: A Novel
- Author credits: Franzos, Karl Emil (1848–1904)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Corbet, Miles
Catalogue subjects
- Austria -- Fiction
- Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
- Illegitimate children -- Fiction
- Judges -- Fiction
- Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
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