Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "The Master of the Day of Judgment" is a gripping psychological thriller and a masterwork of suspense set against the backdrop of 1909 Vienna. The story follows Baron von Yosch, a man who finds himself at the center of a series of mysterious and seemingly contagious suicides that claim the lives of the city's intellectual and artistic elite. As von Yosch attempts to clear his name and solve the riddle of these deaths, he is drawn into a labyrinthine investigation that borders on the supernatural.Leo Perutz weaves a complex narrative that blends the traditional detective story with deep metaphysical inquiry. The work explores the fragile boundary between sanity and madness, the weight of hidden guilt, and the terrifying power of the creative imagination. Through its atmospheric depiction of pre-war European society and its use of unreliable narration, the book creates a sense of pervasive dread that lingers long after the final page.Regarded as a classic of early twentieth-century literature, "The Master of the Day of Judgment" is celebrated for its structural precision and its sophisticated exploration of the human psyche. It remains a compelling study of obsession and the ghosts that haunt the corridors of the mind, offering a profound reading experience that transcends the standard mystery genre.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025829302

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The Master of the Day of Judgment

Leo Perutz

Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Master of the Day of Judgment' is a gripping psychological thriller and a masterwork of suspense set against the backdrop of 1909 Vienna. The story follows Baron von Yosch, a man who finds himself at the center of a series of mysterious and seemingly contagious suicides that claim the lives of the city's intellectual and artistic elite. As von Yosch attempts to clear his name and solve the riddle of these deaths, he is drawn into a labyrinthine investigation that borders on the supernatural.Leo Perutz weaves a complex narrative that blends the traditional detective story with deep metaphysical inquiry. The work explores the fragile boundary between sanity and madness, the weight of hidden guilt, and the terrifying power of the creative imagination. Through its atmospheric depiction of pre-war European society and its use of unreliable narration, the book creates a sense of pervasive dread that lingers long after the final page.Regarded as a classic of early twentieth-century literature, 'The Master of the Day of Judgment' is celebrated for its structural precision and its sophisticated exploration of the human psyche. It remains a compelling study of obsession and the ghosts that haunt the corridors of the mind, offering a profound reading experience that transcends the standard mystery genre.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. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025829302

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