| Author |
Pemberton, Max, 1863-1950 |
| Title |
The Diamond Ship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"The Diamond Ship" by Max Pemberton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces us to Dr. Ean Fabos, a wealthy and enigmatic character, as well as his friend Timothy McShanus, a journalist who serves as the story's voice. The plot revolves around intrigue, adventure, and the search for stolen jewels, particularly focusing on Fabos's quest to recover the bronze pearls that he believes have been worn by the captivating Joan Fordibras. The beginning of the story sets the stage for a night at a Fancy Fair in Kensington, where Fabos makes an unexpected connection with Joan, whose father possesses jewels believed to belong to Fabos. This encounter ignites a series of events that unveils deeper mysteries, including a potential conspiracy surrounding his stolen treasures. As the narrative unfolds, it establishes Fabos's complex character—intelligent and charismatic yet haunted by his past—and hints at the adventure and danger that lie ahead in his quest for the truth behind the diamonds. (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 |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Jewel thieves -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55993 |
| Release Date |
Nov 18, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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