Mr. Justice Harbottle
1872
First Published
3.23
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""Mr. Justice Harbottle"" is a classic horror novella written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1872. The story follows the titular character, Mr. Justice Harbottle, a corrupt judge who has sentenced many innocent people to death. One day, he receives a mysterious letter threatening to expose his crimes. As he tries to uncover the identity of the letter's author, he is haunted by strange events and encounters with supernatural beings. The story is a chilling exploration of guilt, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. Le Fanu's writing style is atmospheric and suspenseful, with vivid descriptions of the eerie settings and characters. ""Mr. Justice Harbottle"" is a must-read for fans of classic horror and gothic literature.The bloated and gouty old man, in his horror, considered the question of resistance. But his athletic days were long over. This moor was a desert. There was no help to be had. He was in the hands of strange servants, even if his recognition turned out to be delusion, and they were under the command of his captors. There was nothing for it but submission, for the present.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.
Avg Rating
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Author
J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Author · 77 books
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M.R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories". Three of his best-known works are Uncle Silas, Carmilla and The House by the Churchyard.
