the Crime of Just

"The Crime of the Just" is a profound and tragic exploration of morality, integrity, and the heavy burden of social reputation. Set against the stark, rugged backdrop of the Cévennes mountains in southern France, the narrative focuses on the Mauberts, a family revered by their neighbors as the "Just" for their strict adherence to law and ethics. As the moral arbiters of their community, their word is final and their character is considered beyond reproach.However, this veneer of perfection is shattered when a hidden family scandal forces them into an impossible dilemma. In an attempt to preserve their esteemed name, they choose to commit a crime of silence, leading to a harrowing descent into guilt and social ruin. André Chamson masterfully crafts a psychological drama that examines the fragility of human virtue and the corrosive nature of pride. By contrasting the rigid expectations of rural life with the complexities of the human heart, the work serves as a timeless meditation on justice and the devastating consequences of maintaining appearances at all costs. "The Crime of the Just" is a compelling work of 20th-century literature, offering a gripping look at the intersections of law, conscience, and community.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 254, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press