The Law Inevitable (1921)

The Law Inevitable is a novel written by Louis Couperus and originally published in 1921. The story is set in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Dutch lawyer named Maurits van der Lijn. Maurits is a talented and ambitious lawyer who is determined to make a name for himself in the legal profession. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a Javanese princess named Dewi Ayu.Despite the social and cultural barriers that stand in their way, Maurits and Dewi Ayu embark on a passionate love affair. However, their happiness is short-lived when Dewi Ayu is forced to marry a powerful Javanese nobleman in order to save her family from financial ruin. Maurits is devastated by the loss of his love and throws himself into his work, becoming a successful lawyer and rising through the ranks of Dutch colonial society.As the years pass, Maurits becomes increasingly disillusioned with the colonial system and begins to question his own role in it. He becomes involved in a high-profile case that pits him against the colonial authorities, and he must decide whether to uphold the law or fight for justice.The Law Inevitable is a powerful exploration of love, ambition, and the clash of cultures in the Dutch East Indies. Couperus's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of the region bring the story to life, and his nuanced portrayal of the characters and their motivations makes for a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.