Publisher's Synopsis
Idolatry: A Romance is a novel written by Julian Hawthorne, the son of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book was first published in 1890 and is set in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda Wade, who is a nurse and a detective. She is hired by a wealthy man named Sir William Rolleston to investigate the mysterious death of his son, who was engaged to Hilda's friend. As Hilda delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of lies, secrets, and hidden desires that threaten to destroy everyone involved. In the midst of the investigation, Hilda falls in love with Sir William, who is married and much older than her. The two begin a passionate affair that is complicated by their social status and the scandal it would cause if it were revealed. The novel explores themes of love, desire, betrayal, and the consequences of idolizing others. It also touches on issues of class, gender, and power dynamics in Victorian society. Overall, Idolatry: A Romance is a gripping tale of mystery, passion, and the dangers of obsession. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.
