"Noodlot" by Louis Couperus is a novel published in 1891. The story follows two lovers, Frank and Eve, whose relationship is destroyed by the manipulations of Frank's troubled childhood friend, Bertie. Living together in London, Bertie intercepts Eve's letters to prevent Frank from learning the truth about her loyalty. When Frank discovers the deception, tragedy unfolds through violence, imprisonment, and ultimately a fatal decision. This dark tale of jealousy and fate sparked extreme reactions—from scathing criticism to Oscar Wilde's admiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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