Publisher's Synopsis
The Reign of the Evil One is a novel written by Charles F. Ramuz. The book is set in a small Swiss village and tells the story of a young woman named Jeanne who is seduced by a charismatic stranger named Julien. Julien is a mysterious figure who has a dark past and a dangerous reputation. He is known as the ""Evil One"" and his presence in the village causes a stir among the locals.As Jeanne becomes more involved with Julien, she begins to uncover the truth about his past and the sinister forces that surround him. She discovers that he is part of a secret society that is dedicated to the worship of Satan and that he is planning a ritual sacrifice that will take place on the night of the summer solstice.As the date of the sacrifice approaches, tensions in the village rise and Jeanne finds herself caught in the middle of a battle between good and evil. She must decide whether to follow her heart and stay with Julien or to turn against him and fight for the safety of her community.The Reign of the Evil One is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. Ramuz's vivid descriptions of the Swiss landscape and his complex characters make this book a must-read for fans of gothic literature and psychological thrillers.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.
