Idolatry: A Romance
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" A Romance" by Julian Hawthorne is a compelling blend of romance, mystery, and psychological intrigue. Hawthorne's narrative follows the enthralling tale of a forbidden love affair set against the backdrop of Victorian society. At its core, " A Romance" is a novel that explores the complexities of love, desire, and obsession. Hawthorne's vivid prose and rich characterizations bring the characters to life, immersing readers in a world of passion and intrigue. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, betrayals are exposed, and hearts are broken, leaving readers captivated until the very end....
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- IDOLATRY:
- A ROMANCE.
- JULIAN HAWTHORNE.
- BOSTON: JAMES R. OSGOOD AND COMPANY,
- CONTENTS
- DEDICATION
- To ROBERT CARTER, Esq.
- IDOLATRY
- I.
- THE ENCHANTED RING.
- II.
- OUT OF EGYPT.
- III.
- A MAY MORNING.
- IV.
- A BRAHMAN.
- V.
- A NEW MAN WITH AN OLD FACE.
- VI.
- THE VAGARIES OF HELWYSE.
- VII.
- A QUARREL.
- VIII.
- A COLLISION IMMINENT.
- IX.
- THE VOICE OF DARKNESS.
- X.
- HELWYSE RESISTS THE DEVIL.
- XI.
- A DEAD WEIGHT.
- XII.
- MORE VAGARIES.
- XIII.
- THROUGH A GLASS.
- XIV.
- THE TOWER OF BABEL.
- XV.
- CHARON'S FERRY.
- XVI.
- LEGEND AND CHRONICLE.
- XVII.
- FACE TO FACE.
- XVIII.
- THE HOOPOE AND THE CROCODILE.
- XIX.
- BEFORE SUNDOWN.
- XX.
- BETWEEN WAKING AND SLEEPING.
- XXI.
- WE PICK UP ANOTHER THREAD.
- XXII.
- HEART AND HEAD.
- XXIII.
- BALDER TELLS AN UNTRUTH.
- XXIV.
- UNCLE HIERO AT LAST.
- XXV.
- THE HAPPINESS OF MAN.
- XXVI.
- MUSIC AND MADNESS.
- XXVII.
- PEACE AND GOOD-WILL.
- XXVIII.
- BETROTHAL.
- XXIX.
- A CHAMBER OF THE HEART.
- XXX.
- DANDELIONS.
- XXXI.
- MARRIED.
- XXXII.
- SHUT IN.
- XXXIII
- THE BLACK CLOUD.
- THE END.
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