Henry Sugar, a wealthy layabout, discovers a book while visiting a friend. In it is described a method to "see without eyes", a concentration technique that allows a person to see through coverings, pages, etc. He immediately sees a use for this.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.
