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by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
TO WIN THE LOVE HE SOUGHT - THE GREAT AWAKENING - BY E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM - AUTHOR OF "THE MISCHIEF-MAKER" "BERENICE" "HAVOC" "THE LOST LEADER" "THE MALEFACTOR" - VOLUME THREE
TO WIN THE LOVE HE SOUGHT
CHAPTER I - THE MEETING
CHAPTER II - "SHE IS A SINGER"
CHAPTER III - "BETTER THOU WERT DEAD BEFORE ME"
CHAPTER IV - "DOWN INTO HELL TO WIN THE LOVE HE SOUGHT"
CHAPTER V - TREACHERY
CHAPTER VI - "THE BITTER SPRINGS OF ANGER AND FEAR"
CHAPTER VII - COMFORT! COMFORT SCORNED OF DEVILS
CHAPTER VIII - "DEATH IN THE FACE, AND MURDER IN THE HEART"
The opening places us in a sultry southern twilight, where Palermo’s promenade bursts with music, laughter, and the perfume of hyacinths and oranges. Lantern‑lit streets teem with aristocrats, tourists, and locals, all savoring the night’s cool breeze. At a marble table on the Hotel de l’Europe terrace, two strangers watch the revelry.
The first is a quintessential English gentleman—tall, bronze‑skinned, blue‑eyed, in tweed and a straw hat, pipe poised, exuding confidence. Opposite him sits a thin, pallid man in a tight black frock coat, his dark eyes and sharp features hinting at a more somber purpose. Their muted dialogue suggests hidden motives and a bond that may extend beyond mere coincidence.
As the night deepens, the festive atmosphere begins to veil undercurrents of intrigue, rivalry, and a looming quest for love that could demand great sacrifice. Listeners are drawn into a world where secret societies and personal oaths intersect with the intoxicating allure of Palermo’s streets. The story promises a lush, emotionally charged journey through passion and danger.
Full title
To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 The Great Awakening: Volume 3
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (420K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-09-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1946
A master of early suspense fiction, he helped shape the modern spy thriller with fast-moving stories of glamour, danger, and international intrigue. In his lifetime he was hugely popular, writing fiction built for readers who wanted plot, pace, and high-stakes secrets.
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