| Author |
Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920 |
| Author |
Blankensee, Theo von, 1881-1928 |
| Title |
Lord Lister No. 0009: Om goud en liefde
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| Original Publication |
Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel,1910,pubdate 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
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| Summary |
"Lord Lister No. 0009: Om goud en liefde" by Kurt Matull and Theo von Blankensee is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around aristocratic settings, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and the intrigue of criminal acts in high society. The central character is Markies di Sao Balbo, who becomes involved with Miss Florence Goal, a young woman ensnared in a web of deceit orchestrated by her ruthless uncle. The opening of the narrative sets the scene on a crisp autumn evening as a group returns from a hunt to dine at Lord Clifford's estate. The protagonist, Markies di Sao Balbo, encounters Miss Florence, who is mourning a troubling predicament involving her uncle, Colonel Goal, who seeks to exploit her inherited wealth. The dialogue reveals her growing affection for the Markies amidst her fears of her uncle's intentions, hinting at a tumultuous relationship as she grapples with her trust and his heartfelt promises of assistance. This complex interplay of characters establishes a foundation for the unfolding drama, intrigue, and romantic tensions that are likely to develop throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Dime novels -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67244 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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