The Devil's Hat: A Sketch In Oil (1887) by Melville Philips is a gripping novel that tells the story of a young woman named Stella who inherits a mysterious hat from her deceased grandmother. The hat is said to have been owned by the devil himself, and it is rumored to bring great power and wealth to whoever possesses it.As Stella begins to wear the hat, she notices strange and unsettling changes in herself. She becomes more confident and bold, but also more manipulative and ruthless in her pursuit of success. Soon, she finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and corruption, as she uses the hat to gain power and influence in her community.But as Stella's ambitions grow, so too does the danger that comes with the devil's hat. She begins to experience terrifying visions and nightmares, and she realizes that the hat may be more than just a simple accessory. It may be a gateway to something far more sinister and evil.As the story unfolds, Stella must confront the dark forces that surround her and face the consequences of her actions. The Devil's Hat is a haunting and suspenseful tale of greed, ambition, and the dangers of playing with forces beyond our control.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.