An Old Meerschaum: From Coals of Fire and Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.)

An Old Meerschaum, written by David Christie Murray in the late 19th century, is a novel that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the unforeseen consequences of seemingly innocuous encounters within European society. The narrative follows William Holmes Barndale and James Leland as they travel from Trieste to Constantinople, where their romantic entanglements with Lilian Leland become complicated by the jealousy of Demetri Agryopoulo, a Greek diplomat. This story intricately weaves together romance and tragedy, culminating in a dramatic conclusion that highlights the fragility of human connections and the impact of jealousy.