Pharais; and, The Mountain Lovers

"Pharais and The Mountain Lovers" by William Sharp is a late 19th-century romance steeped in Celtic mythology. It follows Lora on the fictional island of Innisròn as she awaits her beloved Alastair's return, her joy mixed with ominous premonitions. The story begins with Lora anticipating Alastair's return from a medical trip but a seer's troubling vision casts a shadow over her happiness with hints of sorrow. As Lora navigates between hope and dread, Alastair's eventual return brings a palpable sense of foreboding, signaling deeper conflicts and posing threats that hint at a poignant exploration of love, mysticism, and impending tragedy.