Publisher's Synopsis
The Purple Emperor is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The book follows the story of a young artist named Louis who moves to a small village in the French countryside to escape the pressures of city life. Louis soon becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman named Lalette, who he believes is the key to unlocking his artistic potential. As Louis delves deeper into Lalette's world, he discovers a dark and dangerous secret that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The novel is a haunting tale of obsession, love, and the price of artistic genius. Chambers' vivid descriptions of the French countryside and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while the complex characters and intricate plot keep readers engaged until the very end. The Purple Emperor is a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and those who enjoy a good mystery.When Roux, the postman, came back, the Purple Emperor tried to pump him, but the poor little postman knew nothing about the contents of the packages, and after he had taken them around the corner to the cottage of the Red Admiral the Purple Emperor ordered a glass of cider, and deliberately fuddled himself until Lys came in and tearfully supported him to his room. Here he became so abusive and brutal that Lys called to me, and I went and settled the trouble without wasting any words.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.
