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The skeptical Gilroy's fianc e, Agatha, is put into a trance to prove Miss Penclosa's powers. This succeeds and Gilroy begins to go to the Professor's house where Miss Penclosa practices her powers on him. Let me try to reason it out. This woman, by her own explanation, can dominate... Read Full Overview

March 24. The spring is fairly with us now. Outside my laboratory window the great chestnut-tree is all covered with the big, glutinous, gummy buds, some of which have already begun to break into little green shuttlecocks. As you walk down the lanes you are conscious of the rich,... Read Full Overview

Austin Gilroy, a physiology student, is introduced to a Miss Penclosa, a cripple who allegedly has psychic powers. After a convincing experiment of Miss Penclosa's powers, Gilroy is convinced and so begins to study her unique skills. Unfortunately for Gilroy, Miss Penclosa falls... Read Full Overview

Although Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, he was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and non-fiction. The Parasite was an 1894 novelette about Austin... Read Full Overview

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''Let me try to reason it out. This woman, by her own explanation, can dominate my nervous organism. She can project herself into my body and take command of it. She has a parasite soul; yes, she is a parasite, a monstrous parasite. She creeps into... Read Full Overview

The Parasite is a novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The story follows the life of a young man named Austin Gilroy, who is a successful scientist and lecturer. He becomes fascinated with a young woman named Rosamund Vance, who is beautiful and charming,... Read Full Overview

The Parasite, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has... Read Full Overview

"The Parasite" from Arthur Conan Doyle. Scottish physician and writer (1859-1930).

"The Parasite" is a short story and nice quick read. The protagonist is Austin Gilroy, a physiologist, who is a realist and believes that the paranormal is nonsense. That is until he meets a mysterious woman who mesmerizes people; he is not only hypnotized by this woman, but... Read Full Overview

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The Parasite is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective character, Sherlock Holmes. The book is a psychological thriller that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. The story revolves around the character of Austin Gilroy, a young... Read Full Overview

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