Publisher's Synopsis
The Tormentor is a novel written by Benjamin Swift and first published in 1897. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary, who is tormented by a mysterious figure known only as ""The Tormentor."" The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the power of the human mind.Mary is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who lives in a grand mansion with her father. She is engaged to a handsome and successful businessman named John, but her life is turned upside down when she begins to receive threatening letters and gifts from The Tormentor.Despite her attempts to ignore the torment, The Tormentor's actions become increasingly violent and Mary becomes convinced that he is out to destroy her. She enlists the help of John and a private detective, but they are unable to uncover the identity of The Tormentor.As the torment continues, Mary's mental state deteriorates and she becomes obsessed with finding and stopping her tormentor. She descends into madness and ultimately takes matters into her own hands, leading to a shocking and tragic conclusion.The Tormentor is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. It is a haunting tale of obsession and revenge that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
