The Panther: A Conquest Of Heredity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162867939)

The Panther: A Conquest of Heredity is a novel by Marie Corelli that explores the concept of heredity and its impact on human behavior. The story revolves around a young man named Brian O'Neil who inherits a large sum of money from his father. However, he also inherits a family curse that has plagued his ancestors for generations. The curse manifests itself in the form of a black panther that haunts Brian's dreams and eventually becomes a physical presence in his life.As Brian struggles to overcome the curse and the panther's influence, he meets a young woman named Hilda who becomes his love interest. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Brian's family history and the source of the curse.Throughout the novel, Corelli delves into the nature versus nurture debate and questions whether one's genetics or upbringing have a greater impact on their behavior. She also explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.Overall, The Panther: A Conquest of Heredity is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that challenges readers to consider the role of heredity in shaping our lives.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Love of Long Ago and Other Stories, by Marie Corelli. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183718.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marie Corelli
ISBN-10: 1162867930
ISBN-13: 9781162867939
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.07d