The Romance of Lust: A Classic Victorian erotic novel - Written during the years 1873-1876, 'The Romance of Lust' is the merciless portrait of a man whose sexual appetite knows no restrictions. A sex addict and an absolute pervert, Charlie will lead us into a world where gender, age, and moral considerations are irrelevant. The only thing that really counts is the lusty satisfaction of the flesh, the ultimate pleasure.