John Parmelee's Curse (1886)

John Parmelee�������s Curse is a novel written by Julian Hawthorne and published in 1886. The story follows the life of John Parmelee, a wealthy and successful businessman who believes he is cursed. The curse is said to have been placed on him by a woman he wronged in his youth, and it is believed to be the cause of his many misfortunes.Despite his success, Parmelee is plagued by a sense of unease and a feeling that something terrible is about to happen. He becomes increasingly paranoid and begins to see signs of the curse everywhere he looks. His fears are compounded by the fact that his son, who he believes is the only one who can break the curse, is estranged from him and living in Europe.As the story unfolds, Parmelee�������s fears become more and more real, and he is forced to confront the demons of his past in order to break the curse. Along the way, he must navigate a series of challenges and obstacles, including a vengeful ex-lover, a corrupt business partner, and his own inner demons.Hawthorne�������s novel is a gripping tale of greed, revenge, and redemption. It explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the power of the past to shape the present. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and haunting atmosphere, John Parmelee�������s Curse is a classic 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.