The man in grey by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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Author Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
LoC No. 18014421
Title The man in grey
Being episodes of the Chovan [i.e. Chouan] conspiracies in Normandy during the First Empire.
Original Publication United States: A. L. Burt Company,1918.
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Proem -- Silver-Leg -- The Spaniard -- The mystery of Marie Vaillant -- The emeralds of Mademoiselle Philippa -- The Bourbon prince -- The mystery of a woman's heart -- The league of knaves -- The arrow poison -- The last adventure.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "The Man in Grey" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic era, the story revolves around a mysterious figure known only as the "Man in Grey," who plays a pivotal role in the Chovan conspiracies in Normandy. The narrative hints at themes of intrigue, rebellion, and justice, involving a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic protagonist and the notorious band of robbers known as the Chouans. At the start of the story, an atmosphere of tension and danger is established through a dramatic highway robbery involving a coach that is beset by the Chouans. The initial chapter introduces the character of Gontran, the driver, who reflects on the chaos and fears caused by the attackers. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of the characters' experiences, particularly that of a mystifying passenger with a quiet demeanor and a connection to the unfolding events. The Man in Grey, reminiscent of a secret agent or investigator, becomes crucial as he seeks to understand and navigate the world of crime and deception surrounding him, ultimately revealing the complex and perilous web woven among the characters and their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject War stories
Subject Mystery and detective stories
Subject Normandy (France) -- Fiction
Subject Chouans -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68172
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Most Recently Updated Jul 3, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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