02188cam a22003253u 4500 41461 UtSlPG 20260610133940.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 The Bond of Black Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-23 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Bond of Black" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the dark undercurrents of modern life in London, focusing on themes of love, self-sacrifice, and the potential for hidden evil within society. The protagonist, Clifton Cleeve, recounts his strange and troubling encounters, particularly his fascination with a mysterious woman named Aline Cloud, whose beauty and presence seem to carry an ominous influence. At the start of the novel, Clifton Cleeve describes the loneliness and weariness he feels living in London, leading to an unexpected encounter with Aline Cloud, a woman of striking beauty who appears to be lost and in distress. Their interaction reveals that Aline harbors a deep sense of danger surrounding her existence, claiming a cursed nature that brings misfortune to those she befriends. As Clifton becomes increasingly drawn to her, he witnesses strange occurrences that further hint at her dark influence, such as the spontaneous destruction of religious artifacts in her presence. The opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mystery, morality, and the complexities of love intertwined with supernatural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Love stories Mystery fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41461 82300 82300