Stolen Idols Book 1 Chapter III

The E. Phillips Oppenheim Library · Oct 5, 2026 · 17m

In which a chance dinner leads to the revealing of intricate family connections and reflections on the peculiar, almost mystical legacy of two enigmatic statues kept by Gregory Ballaston's host, Mr. Endacott, in an unlikely setting that contrasts beauty with squalor. The conversation turns to broader themes of honour, superstition, and cultural contrasts, while the young Ballaston contemplates the fascinating voyage that awaits him, untroubled by the cautious warnings imparted.