The Head Of Medusa (1880)

The Head of Medusa is a novel written by George Fleming and published in 1880. The story revolves around a young woman named Hilda Thorn, who inherits a large fortune from her father. Hilda is engaged to be married to a man named Aubrey Leigh, but their relationship is strained due to his jealousy and controlling behavior. As Hilda struggles to navigate her new wealth and the expectations that come with it, she becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a stolen painting and the legend of the Medusa, a mythical creature with snakes for hair. The painting is said to contain the head of Medusa, which has the power to turn people to stone. Hilda and Aubrey, along with a cast of eccentric characters, set out to solve the mystery and recover the stolen painting. Along the way, they encounter danger, betrayal, and unexpected twists and turns. The Head of Medusa is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is a classic work of Victorian literature that still resonates with readers today.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.