The Idol Of The Blind

""The Idol of the Blind"" is a novel written by Tom Gallon and first published in 1899. The story revolves around the main character, a young man named Richard Vont, who is born blind. Despite his disability, Richard is a gifted musician and composer. His talent catches the attention of a wealthy patron, Mrs. Devenish, who offers to support his musical education and career.As Richard's career takes off, he becomes increasingly dependent on Mrs. Devenish's financial support. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Richard falls in love with Mrs. Devenish's daughter, Cynthia. Mrs. Devenish disapproves of the relationship and threatens to cut off Richard's funding if he pursues it.As the story unfolds, Richard must navigate his feelings for Cynthia while also trying to maintain his independence and pursue his musical dreams. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Victorian society.Overall, ""The Idol of the Blind"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on disability and the power dynamics of 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.