Five nights by Victoria Cross - 1908 1st

by Victoria Cross

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Five Nights is a controversial 1908 romance and psychological novel by British author Victoria Cross (the pen name of Annie Sophie Cory). It follows Trevor Lonsdale, an artist who becomes captivated by female beauty, and explores the emotional toll and moral complexities of intense romantic entanglements and sexual infatuation. The book is historically famous for several key reasons: Plot Outline: Trevor falls deeply in love with his beautiful cousin, but struggles to resist the seductive lures of his female models. The story later takes him to Alaska—including Muir Glacier and the Taku Inlet—as he attempts to find inspiration and solace in the wilderness. Controversial Legacy: Upon release, it was considered exceptionally "racy" and scandalous for the early 20th century. While it lacks explicit sex scenes by modern standards, the romantic and physical tension between characters was remarkably bold for the era. Adaptations: The novel was notably adapted into a 1915 British silent romance film directed by Bert Haldane.

• Year: 1908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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