Sons Of Belial (1895)

Sons of Belial is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1895. The story revolves around the lives of two brothers, Robert and Stephen Elmore, who inherit their father's estate in Cornwall. Robert, the elder brother, is a successful businessman who is married to a wealthy woman, while Stephen is a struggling artist who lives a bohemian lifestyle in London.As the brothers return to their ancestral home, they discover that the estate is plagued by a curse that has been passed down through generations. The curse is believed to have been cast by a group of witches who were executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The witches were said to be the followers of Belial, a demon from Jewish mythology who represents wickedness and ungodliness.The brothers soon find themselves caught up in a series of mysterious and supernatural events that threaten to destroy their lives. They encounter a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Rachel, who seems to hold the key to the curse. As they delve deeper into the history of their family and the curse, they uncover secrets and betrayals that have been buried for centuries.Sons of Belial is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. It explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. The novel is a classic example of Victorian Gothic literature, with its dark and atmospheric setting, haunted characters, and supernatural elements.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.