041 - Marks of the Beast

Step into the captivating world of Eyes of the World, the best-selling novel of 1914, as recognized by Publishers Weekly. Author Harold Bell Wright delves into the deceptive realm of artists, writers, critics, and their affluent patrons. The story follows the journey of two central characters the celebrated author Conrad LaGrange, who grapples with the moral compromises of his success, calling his work “filthy stories in good English,” and Aaron King, a young artist full of aspirations. While recuperating in California from a personal crisis, LaGrange befriends Aaron, whose mother he once knew. As a mentor, LaGrange guides the ambitious young man, sharing the hard-earned lessons of navigating fame and the dark side of success. (Summary by Tom Weiss)