To Win the Love He Sought

The novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman above his social class and must overcome various obstacles to win her heart. The book explores themes of class, love, and determination.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1906 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Mystery · 32 chapters · 76,356 words

First lines

The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad. Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on. A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
• Length: 76,356 words
• Structure: 32 chapters, 1,600 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Romance — The narrative revolves around the protagonist's pursuit of love, making it a central theme.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey in pursuit of love involves various adventures and challenges.
• Mystery — Elements of suspense and uncertainty are present throughout the narrative.
• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, incorporating elements of that era.

Tags

romance · love · desire · adventure · mystery · drama · betrayal · passion · intrigue · relationships · conflict · suspense

Contents

• THE MEETING
• "SHE IS A SINGER"
• "BETTER THOU WERT DEAD BEFORE ME"
• "DOWN INTO HELL TO WIN THE LOVE HE SOUGHT"
• TREACHERY
• "THE BITTER SPRINGS OF ANGER AND FEAR"
• COMFORT! COMFORT SCORNED OF DEVILS
• "DEATH IN THE FACE, AND MURDER IN THE HEART"
• 'AH! WHY SHOULD LOVE,' ETC
• A MARIONI'S OATH
• A MEETING OF THE ORDER
• "A FIGURE FROM A WORLD GONE BY"
• BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
• AN EVERLASTING HATE
• THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR
• A NEW MEMBER FOR THE ORDER
• THE RETURN TO REASON
• "I HAVE A FEAR - A FOOLISH FEAR"
• THE NEW GOVERNESS
• LORD LUMLEY AND MARGHARITA
• A LAND THAT IS LONELIER THAN RUIN
• LORD LUMLEY'S CONFESSION
• MARGHARITA'S DIARY - A CORRESPONDENCE
• "WHITE HYACINTHS"
• AMONG THE PINE TREES
• STORMS
• A LIFE IN THE BALANCE
• ONE DAY'S RESPITE
• THERE IS DEATH BEFORE US
• THE DAWN OF A NEW LIFE
• AN OLD MAN'S HATE
• THE KEEPING OF THE OATH

More by E. Phillips Oppenheim

• The Cafe of Terror (1920)
• Exit a Dictator (1939)
• Murder at Monte Carlo (1933)
• The Bird of Paradise (1936)
• The Spy Paramount (1935)
• The Great Impersonation (1920)
• Berenice (1911)
• The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent (1934)
• All works by E. Phillips Oppenheim