In Allurement, Madison Julius Cawein tells the story of a young man named Eustace, who is in love with a beautiful woman named Lillian. Eustace is a poet, and he is determined to win Lillian's heart with his words. He writes her a series of love poems, but she remains aloof and unresponsive. Eustace is desperate to win her affections, and he eventually resorts to using a magical charm to try and make her love him. The charm works, and Lillian falls in love with Eustace, but the consequences of his actions are far-reaching and devastating. The story follows Eustace and Lillian as they struggle to come to terms with the consequences of Eustace's actions, and ultimately, the power of love.
By Madison Julius Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery