The Supreme Crime (1901)

The Supreme Crime is a novel written by Dorothea Gerard and published in 1901. The story is set in Paris and revolves around the lives of two brothers, Maurice and Jacques, who are both artists. Maurice is a successful painter while Jacques is struggling to make ends meet. The two brothers have a strained relationship, and their differences come to a head when Maurice falls in love with Jacques' wife, Lucie.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Maurice's love for Lucie is all-consuming, and he is willing to do anything to be with her, even if it means destroying his relationship with his brother. Jacques, on the other hand, is consumed by jealousy and becomes increasingly unstable as he realizes that his wife's affections are turning towards his brother.The novel explores themes such as the destructive nature of jealousy, the power of love, and the consequences of betrayal. It is a gripping tale that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. The Supreme Crime is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.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.