"The Mystery of Evelin Delorme: A Hypnotic Story" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative weaves a tale of hypnotism and identity, exploring the duality of human nature through the character of Evelin Delorme, who undergoes a transformation under hypnosis that leads to a conflict between her two personas. The story captures the intrigue surrounding memory, personality, and the psychological repercussions of one's past. The plot centers around Julian Paul Goetze, an artist who becomes infatuated with two women: the innocent Eva Delorme and the seductive Evelin March. Through a series of hypnotic suggestions, Evelin takes on a dual personality that intertwines her fate with that of Eva. As the story unfolds, Goetze’s emotional turmoil intensifies, leading to a climactic and tragic conclusion that reveals the shocking truth about the two women and highlights the themes of love, betrayal, and the complex nature of identity. Ultimately, the story's hypnotic elements serve to challenge the boundaries of reality as it interlaces the lives of its protagonists in a haunting narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)