The Lunatic At Large by J. Storer Clouston First Edition William Blackwood & Sons 1899. London & Edinburgh. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Contents are unblemished throughout. Uncut edges. Original publisher's cloth covers are VG.

In the Scottish Highlands of the 19th century, a series of bizarre incidents disrupts the peaceful town of Strathlargan. When wealthy landowner Mr. Balfour is found murdered, suspicion falls upon a mysterious figure known only as "The Lunatic." Enter Inspector Mackay, a retired policeman turned self-appointed detective with a unique blend of eccentricity and brilliance. As Mackay delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden agendas, revealing a town not as it seems. With each step he takes, the identity of the real lunatic becomes increasingly blurred, forcing Mackay to confront his own prejudices and eccentricities in order to bring the truth to light.