The Evil Eye

The Evil Eye: Or The Black Specter is a novel written by William Carleton. The story revolves around the belief in the evil eye, a superstition prevalent in many cultures that someone can cause harm just by looking at another person. The protagonist, a young Irish girl named Ellen Connor, is believed to possess this power and is shunned by her community. She is eventually accused of causing the death of a wealthy landowner and is forced to flee for her life. Along the way, she encounters various characters who either help or hinder her, including a mysterious figure known as the Black Specter. The novel explores themes of superstition, prejudice, and the power of belief.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.