"Moon-madness, and other fantasies" by Aimée Crocker Gouraud is a compilation of short stories from the early 1900s, weaving together themes of love, intense emotion, and fascinating foreign lands. The narratives highlight the difficult and complicated connections between men and women, showing the subtle differences between longing and insanity. In one story, Howard Leslie grows obsessed with Elise Du Barry, or Our Lady of Red Lips, which sparks a tragic romance filled with glamour and peril in Monte Carlo, complete with jaw-dropping surprises. Another tale introduces Paula, whose fixation on pearls draws her into a life-altering encounter with an Indian Rajah. Lotus Flower, a mesmerizing dancer, also features, whose beauty ultimately leads to devastation. These tales mix lighthearted fantasies with shadows of darkness, painting how strong desires can create unexpected and stunning outcomes.
Moon-madness, and other fantasies
By Aimée Crocker Gouraud
In this collection of exotic tales, passion and obsession lead to shocking twists and unexpected outcomes.
Summary
About the AuthorAimée Isabella Crocker was an American mystic, Bohemian, author, and member of the wealthy Crocker family. She was known for her cultural exploration of the Far East, for her extravagant parties in San Francisco, New York and Paris, and her collections of husbands and lovers, adopted children, Buddhas, pearls, tattoos, and snakes.
Aimée Isabella Crocker was an American mystic, Bohemian, author, and member of the wealthy Crocker family. She was known for her cultural exploration of the Far East, for her extravagant parties in San Francisco, New York and Paris, and her collections of husbands and lovers, adopted children, Buddhas, pearls, tattoos, and snakes.
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