02220cam a22003253u 4500 23413 UtSlPG 20260610133534.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 The Princess And The Jewel Doctor : 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-08 Produced by David Widger "The Princess And The Jewel Doctor" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Princess Danischeff, whose beauty and charm are overshadowed by her deep-seated fear of losing her sight, a fate that has befallen her family. The story explores themes of obsession and the lengths one might go to obtain the illusion of safety, particularly in the context of her experiences in Tunis and her encounters with a mysterious jewel doctor. In the tale, the Princess travels to Tunis seeking refuge and finds herself drawn to a peculiar figure known as Safti, the "jewel doctor," who claims to cure ailments with gemstones. Desperate to avert her fear of blindness, she borrows a small emerald ring under the belief it can protect her sight. As the story unfolds, her attachment to the emerald deepens, leading to moral dilemmas and a sense of impending consequence. The narrative builds towards a climax where the Princess attempts to escape back to Russia, but in a twist of fate, the emerald reverts to Safti, signifying the inescapable ties between her desires and her conscience. The novel intricately examines the interplay between wealth, superstition, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Princesses -- Fiction Tunis (Tunisia) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23413 64465 64465