The Fatal Gift (1898)

The Fatal Gift is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore and first published in 1898. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel St. Clare. Muriel is a beautiful and wealthy heiress who is engaged to be married to a man named Lord Harry Norland. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she discovers that she has the power to kill with a touch.Muriel struggles to come to terms with her deadly gift and the impact it has on her life and relationships. She is torn between her love for Lord Harry and her fear of hurting him with her touch. As she tries to find a way to control her power, she is pursued by a man named Dr. Chalmers, who is obsessed with studying her condition.The novel explores themes of power, love, and morality, as Muriel grapples with the consequences of her gift. It also delves into the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era, and the limitations they faced in terms of their personal and professional lives.Overall, The Fatal Gift is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the nature of power and its impact on human relationships.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.