Pagan Passions by Laurence M. Janifer

The novel explores the intersection of paganism and Christianity in a small town where a pagan cult has taken over. The story centers around a young woman who becomes embroiled in the cult's activities and must navigate her own spiritual identity amidst the tensions between paganism and Christianity.

By Laurence M. Janifer · First published 1967 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 12 chapters · 55,659 words

First lines

The girl came toward him across the silent room. She was young. She was beautiful. Her red hair curled like a flame round her eager, heart-shaped face. Her arms reached for him. Her hands touched him. Her eyes were alive with the light of pure love. I am yours, the eyes kept saying. Do with me as you will.

Forrester watched the eyes with a kind of fascination.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Laurence M. Janifer
• Date: 1967 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Mythology
• Length: 55,659 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,539 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Fantasy — The narrative incorporates magical elements and mythical creatures, central to the plot.
• Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with challenges and exploration.
• Romance — Themes of love and relationships are prominent throughout the story.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, influencing the characters and events.

Tags

Fantasy · Romance · Historical Fiction · Alternate History · Mythology · Magic · Adventure · Action · Drama · Love Story · Ancient Civilizations · Greek Mythology

Contents

• CHAPTER 1
• CHAPTER 2
• CHAPTER 3
• CHAPTER 4
• CHAPTER 5
• CHAPTER 6
• CHAPTER 7
• CHAPTER 8
• CHAPTER 9
• CHAPTER 10
• CHAPTER 11
• CHAPTER 12

More by Laurence M. Janifer

• Wizard (1960)
• Brain Twister (1962)
• The Impossibles (1954)
• Charley De Milo (1958)
• Mex (1958)
• Hex (1959)
• Lost in Translation (1967)
• Sight Gag (1958)
• All works by Laurence M. Janifer