Project Gutenberg 2004-11-03 Public domain in the USA. 145 Cobban, J. Maclaren (James Maclaren) 1849 1903 Cobban, James Maclaren Master of His Fate Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_His_Fate E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Branko Collin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Master of His Fate" by J. Maclaren Cobban is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the life of Julius Courtney, a well-regarded but enigmatic figure in London's artistic and scientific circles, who is both celebrated for his intellect and character yet seems to lead a life free from conventional responsibilities. At its core, the novel delves into themes of personal purpose, the interplay between life and art, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Julius Courtney at the Hyacinth Club, where he engages in philosophical discussions with fellow members, discussing topics ranging from nature's beauty to the limits of scientific understanding. As the conversation flows, an alarming news report about a mysterious case in Paris captures their attention, hinting at deeper explorations into hypnosis and mental collapse. Julius expresses his reluctance to accept conventional views, hinting at a broader disdain for materialism and social expectations. As the narrative progresses, the dynamics shift when Lefevre, Julius's friend and a doctor, navigates the mysteries surrounding a series of unexplained incidents, including a young man found in a trance-like state and a woman who has similarly vanished into semi-consciousness, both connected by an elusive figure, M. Dolaro. This intertwining of characters sets the stage for unfolding drama and intrigue as the reader is invited to ponder the nature of identity, authority, and the hidden burdens of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction, English PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 226539 2025-08-06T07:37:04.791998 text/html 207311 2024-10-28T20:55:40 text/html 155517 2025-08-06T07:37:10.757961 application/epub+zip 158201 2025-08-06T07:37:07.345984 application/epub+zip 142444 2025-08-06T07:37:06.302970 application/epub+zip 297787 2025-08-06T07:37:13.378945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275645 2025-08-06T07:37:10.077999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251465 2022-09-07T13:36:48.536180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208730 2025-08-06T07:37:04.307032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 188919 2024-10-28T20:55:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16593 2025-08-06T07:37:13.498934 application/rdf+xml 13271 2025-08-06T07:37:06.797984 image/jpeg 3434 2025-08-06T07:37:06.550997 image/jpeg 153350 2025-08-06T07:37:04.810986 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog