
The Eyes of the World - By Harold Bell Wright - Author of "That Printer of Udells," "The Shepherd of the Hills," "The Calling of Dan Matthews," "The Winning of Barbara Worth," "Their Yesterdays," Etc.
To Benjamin H. Pearson - Student, Artist, Gentleman
Illustrations from Oil Paintings
The Eyes of the World
Chapter I - His Inheritance
Chapter II - The Woman with the Disfigured Face
Chapter III - The Famous Conrad Lagrange
Chapter IV - At the House on Fairlands Heights
Chapter V - The Mystery of the Rose Garden
Chapter VI - An Unknown Friend
A winter wind sweeps through an old, stripped mansion where the last traces of a once‑vibrant salon linger in the dust‑covered walls. In the dim bedroom a frail yet dignified lady clings to life, her breath a thin whisper that hints at a secret mission only she knows. A nurse, precise and compassionate, steps in, drawn by the woman's stubborn resolve and the faint spark that still glints in her eyes.
The story unfolds as the dying matriarch summons the courage to guard a hidden inheritance—more than wealth, it is a legacy of art, ideas, and a promise to the world beyond her waning days. As the nurse tends to her, the two women become unlikely allies, confronting memories of forgotten friends, the relentless march of time, and a looming decision that could shape the future of those who remain. Their shared dedication to beauty and purpose invites listeners into a poignant meditation on memory, duty, and the quiet power of a steadfast heart.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (635K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1944
A hugely popular early 20th-century novelist, he became one of the first American authors to sell a million copies of a single book. His stories often drew on small-town life, faith, and the landscapes of the American West.
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