"Quasimode" is a classic novel by the American writer James Sheridan Knowles. This book is a story about love, betrayal, mercy and salvation. The main character, Guido, a touching invalid, lives out his life in the Temple Mount of Montmartre in Paris, where his guardian is the diabolical Archdeacon Fro. The plot of the book unfolds around the tragic love story of Guido for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. The author successfully combined social themes with the motives of religion and art, revealing the inner struggles of the heroes and their moral dilemmas. "Quasimod" is a fascinating and skillfully written book that will leave you impressed with its depth and drama.