The Harlequin Opal

The Harlequin Opal: A Romance is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story revolves around the mysterious Harlequin Opal, which is said to bring bad luck to whoever possesses it. The protagonist, a young man named Jasper Cargill, inherits the opal from his uncle and becomes obsessed with it. He begins to experience a series of strange and unfortunate events, leading him to believe that the opal is indeed cursed.As Jasper delves deeper into the history of the opal, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that spans generations. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman named Hilda Richmond, who becomes his partner in his quest to uncover the truth about the opal.The novel is set in Victorian England and is full of intrigue, romance, and suspense. Hume's writing is engaging and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as they follow Jasper and Hilda's journey. The Harlequin Opal: A Romance is a classic tale of mystery and love that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.