Fantasy and Passion is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett in 1878. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Elinor Dale, who is a gifted artist and lives with her wealthy family in New York City. Elinor is engaged to a wealthy man named Reginald, but she is not in love with him. She meets a mysterious and handsome stranger named Claude, who awakens her passion and desire for adventure. Elinor is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for freedom and passion. As the story progresses, Elinor must make difficult choices that will determine her future. The novel explores themes of love, duty, passion, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires. Fawcett's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions, complex characters, and a deeply emotional narrative. Fantasy and Passion is a compelling read that will transport readers to a world of romance and adventure.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.