| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
Uncle Bernac: A Memory of the Empire
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Uncle Bernac: A Memory of the Empire" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Louis de Laval, a young man returning to France after thirteen years of exile following the upheavals of the French Revolution. As he navigates the complexities of familial reconciliation and political intrigue during the rise of Napoleon, he faces unexpected dangers and moral dilemmas, particularly shaped by his relationship with his enigmatic uncle, C. Bernac. The opening of the novel introduces Louis as he reads a letter from his uncle, inviting him back to France and hinting at his influence with Napoleon. However, the cryptic warning "Don't come," added to the letter in English, stirs suspicion and foreshadows the intrigue that lies ahead. As Louis arrives on the French coast amidst a brewing storm, he encounters both old memories and new threats. His journey into the darkness of the salt marsh not only leads him to the welcoming warmth of a cottage but plunges him into the chaotic world of conspirators fueled by revenge against the Empire. Confusion and danger escalate rapidly, positioning Louis at the heart of turmoil as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10581 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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