Kismet

by Julia Constance Fletcher

Originally published undee the pseudonym "george Fletcher" this novel was also published anonymously. It follows the adventures of a group of English and American travellers sailing along the Nile. The central story is a romance between the heroine, Bell Hamlyn, who is generally understood to be something of an author stand-in, and a cynical and clever hero, who is generally understood to be a stand-in for Oscar Wilde.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1876