Publisher's Synopsis
The Poisoned Paradise: A Romance of Monte Carlo is a novel written by Robert William Service and published in 1922. The story is set in the glamorous and decadent world of Monte Carlo, where wealthy socialites and gamblers gather to indulge their vices. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Peter Blaize, who is drawn into the world of Monte Carlo by his fascination with a beautiful woman named Hilda. Hilda is a notorious figure in Monte Carlo, known for her beauty and her ability to manipulate men. As Peter becomes more involved with Hilda, he begins to uncover the dark secrets and dangerous underbelly of Monte Carlo society. He discovers that Hilda is not who she seems, and that she is involved in a plot to poison the wealthy patrons of the casino. Peter must navigate the treacherous waters of Monte Carlo society and confront his own desires and weaknesses as he tries to save Hilda and prevent her from carrying out her deadly plan. The Poisoned Paradise is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the world's most glamorous and dangerous cities.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.
