Dead Man's Rock by Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Author Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944
Title Dead Man's Rock
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Lionel Sear
Summary "Dead Man's Rock" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a romance novel written in the late 19th century. The plot revolves around a mysterious will left by Amos Trenoweth, which sets off a chain of events involving his descendants, particularly Jasper Trenoweth, as they navigate family secrets, loss, and the hunt for the fabled Great Ruby of Ceylon. Themes of treachery, mystery, and the supernatural loom large as the characters deal with the consequences of their forebears' actions. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jasper Trenoweth, who begins recounting the history surrounding his family's past, especially focusing on his grandfather Amos's strange will. The narrative hints at dark secrets and a connection to a remarkable gem that leads to a quest of both treasure and personal discovery. As Jasper reflects on his family dynamics and the hardships faced after his father's departure in search of fortune, a suspenseful atmosphere begins to build with foreboding omens and unsettling events, particularly his mother's fear and the curious occurrences around Dead Man's Rock where the local fishing community is affected by mysterious happenings linked to the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Rubies -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 17842
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 9, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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