The Lost Door by Dorothy Quick

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Author Quick, Dorothy, 1896-1962
Title The Lost Door
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Lost Door" by Dorothy Quick is a supernatural tale written in the early 20th century. This novella, published in the 1930s, explores themes of love, destiny, and the allure of the past, set against the backdrop of a grand French château. The story follows Jim, the heir to Rougemont, and his friend Wrexler, as they navigate the eerie legacy left by Jim’s father, which includes a mysterious ghost named Helene d'Harcourt. The narrative unfolds as Jim and Wrexler arrive at Rougemont, where they quickly find themselves ensnared in history and legend. Jim inherits the château under peculiar conditions from his father, who had a tumultuous relationship with the ghost of Helene d'Harcourt, a woman cursed to haunt the estate forever. Wrexler becomes entranced by Helene, encountering her spirit during his time at Rougemont. As Wrexler's obsession deepens, he discovers the tragic backstory of Helene and the dangers entwined with her love and legacy. The climax reveals that the only way for Wrexler to claim paradise with Helene lies through the enigmatic mystery of the Lost Door, which ultimately leads to his fate, leaving Jim to grapple with the consequences of their adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Ghost stories
Subject Blessing and cursing -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- France -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32831
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Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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