Arthur Conan Doyle - The Parasite: "London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained."

The protagonist of the narrative is named Austin Gilroy, a young professor of physiology whose friend, Professor Wilson, is specializing in occult practices and mesmerism. In one occasion, Gilroy is introduced to Miss Penclosa, a strange, crippled woman who claims to have psychic powers. To persuade the incredulous young man, she hypnotizes his fiance in front of him. Being now convinced of her powers, though without having any rational explanations for them, Gilroy decides to attend the occult gatherings organized by Wilson and allows Miss Penclosa to practice her powers on him.

• | Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
• | Publisher: Miniature Masterpieces
• | Publication Date: Sep 18, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 36 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1780006071
• | ISBN-13: 9781780006079