This classic tales of love, addiction and occult intrigue is presented here in an ornate pocket hardback edition with silver cover embossing and gilded page edges. Based on Aleister Crowley's own experiences, this story follows Sir Peter Pendragon and Louise Laleham on their journey across Europe. While falling in love, the pair also falls into adventures, cocaine and magick. Dark, gritty and supernatural, it's a revealing tale that exposes the truth of human nature. This is elegantly presented with a embossed cover design , ivory pages , beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges , making a wonderful gift or collectible for any fans of the occult. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift. Born in Leamington Spa in 1875, Aleister Crowley was an only child who had a great deal of attention lavished on him by his parents. His father was born a Quaker, but converted to the Exclusive Brethren a subsection of the Plymouth Brethren, so religion played a big part in his early life. Sadly, his father died when he was only 11 and it seemed to send the boy off in a new direction. Crowley embarked on a lifelong investigation into the dark arts, turning himself into a cult figure who defied convention and is still famous in the modern world.