Project Gutenberg 2015-05-09 Public domain in the USA. 145 Bain, F. W. (Francis William) 1863 1940 Bain, Francis William A Mine of Faults Produced by Al Haines "A Mine of Faults" by F. W. Bain is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love and diplomacy through a story set in ancient Hindu culture, focusing on the dynamics between a goddess and her divine consort, Maheshwara, as well as their human counterparts, King Chand and his eventual romantic interest. The exploration of femininity and the complexities of attraction, especially in relation to perceived faults, hints at a philosophical underpinning regarding the nature of beauty and desire. The opening of the tale introduces readers to the philosophical musings surrounding the nature of women, likening them to "a mine of faults" that contribute to their allure. As the narrative unfolds, we find ourselves in a magical setting where King Chand initially expresses deep disdain for women, reinforced by his upbringing as a warrior. Yet, a chance encounter with the enchanting daughter of King Mitra stirs feelings within him that he struggles to comprehend, leading to an internal battle as he wades through his prejudices regarding love and femininity. This blend of enchanting prose and thought-provoking dialogue sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of relationships, identity, and the intersection of strength and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fantasy fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 188879 2025-09-19T13:54:12.862368 text/html 164670 2024-10-24T17:23:46 text/html 187015 2025-09-19T13:54:15.692349 application/epub+zip 189090 2025-09-19T13:54:13.422341 application/epub+zip 121279 2025-09-19T13:54:13.116345 application/epub+zip 246480 2025-09-19T13:54:17.576340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236352 2025-09-19T13:54:15.424330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168943 2022-09-22T07:45:57.418069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168840 2025-09-19T13:54:12.621345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149213 2024-10-24T17:23:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16106 2025-09-19T13:54:17.695319 application/rdf+xml 10473 2025-09-19T13:54:13.214350 image/jpeg 1777 2025-09-19T13:54:13.151329 image/jpeg 175210 2025-09-19T13:54:12.888350 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia