Publisher's Synopsis
The Devil's Hat: A Sketch In Oil is a novel written by Melville Philips and first published in 1887. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a young artist named Julian who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world. He is approached by a mysterious man who offers to buy one of his paintings for a large sum of money. Julian is initially hesitant, but eventually agrees to the deal.As Julian's career begins to take off, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the man who bought his painting, known only as ""The Devil"". He begins to see The Devil everywhere he goes and becomes convinced that he is being followed. Julian's obsession with The Devil leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes involved in a series of dark and sinister events.The novel explores themes of obsession, temptation, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The Devil's Hat: A Sketch In Oil is a classic work of literature that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
