The Case of The; Fox: Being His Prophecies Under Hypnotism of the Period Ending A. D. 1950; A Political Utopia (Classic Reprint)

Unearth a curious diary of hypnotism, prophecies, and backroom schemes in a London lodging house. The Case of the Fox follows a narrator and a group of lodgers who become entwined with Dr. Aerius Pott, a brilliant but troubled hypnotist. As money, fame, and scientific ambition collide, the boundaries between science, mysticism, and politics blur in a tale told through notes, conversations, and the shadows of Bloomsbury.- A vivid portrayal of early 20th-century occult science and its tangled hopes for real-world power.- A mixed cast of characters, including a poet, a landlady, and a mysterious patient, whose fates hinge on hypnotic experiments.- Themes of progress, class, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.- Framing device of diary-like entries that reveal motive, memory, and the cost of genius.Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric historical fiction with a speculative edge and a focus on character-driven tension. Read more