Auriol or the Elixir of Life

Auriol Or The Elixir Of Life is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Auriol. Auriol is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is born into a wealthy family. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and her mother remarries a man who is cruel and abusive towards her.Auriol is forced to flee from her home and seek refuge in the countryside. Here she meets a group of alchemists who are searching for the elixir of life. Auriol becomes fascinated with their work and decides to join them on their quest.As Auriol becomes more involved with the alchemists, she discovers that they are not only searching for the elixir of life, but also for a way to turn base metals into gold. Auriol becomes convinced that she can help them achieve their goals and begins to experiment with the alchemical processes.However, Auriol's involvement with the alchemists attracts the attention of the authorities, who view their work as heretical. Auriol is forced to flee once again, but this time she is pursued by the authorities who are determined to capture her and put an end to her involvement with the alchemists.Auriol Or The Elixir Of Life is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of immortality. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and adventure stories.On the night of the 1st of March, 1800, and at a late hour, a man, wrapped in a large horseman's cloak, and of strange and sinister appearance, entered an old deserted house in the neighbourhood of Stepney-green. He was tall, carried himself very erect, and seemed in the full vigour of early manhood; but his features had a worn and ghastly look, as if bearing the stamp of long-indulged and frightful excesses, while his dark gleaming eyes gave him an expression almost diabolical.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.