Stolen Idols

Stolen Idols, written by E. Phillips Oppenheim in the early 20th century, is an adventure novel centered around two temple statues representing the duality of human nature. When young Englishman Gregory Ballaston attempts to steal one of the idols, he dismisses the ancient warnings of disaster that accompany their separation. The story unfolds as Gregory faces peril and moral dilemmas, particularly after a friend dies during the heist. The novel explores themes of greed, spirituality, and the consequences of disturbing sacred balance, set against a backdrop of 19th-century cultural tensions.