The rat-trap by Dolf Wyllarde

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Author Wyllarde, Dolf, 1871-1950
LoC No. 20018822
Title The rat-trap
Original Publication United States: John Lane Company,1904,pubdate 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Also published under title: Uriah the Hittite.
Credits MFR, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Rat-Trap" by Dolf Wyllarde is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of colonial intrigue and military presence, the story introduces us to the lives of several key figures on Key Island, including Captain Alaric Lewin and his wife, Leoline, who are navigating their new life in a remote British outpost. The narrative hints at social dynamics, conflicts, and power struggles inherent in this colonial setting, exploring themes of ambition and the human spirit in challenging environments. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Lewin and his wife as they arrive in Key Island, where the local atmosphere is as stifling as the temperature. Moments of humor and idyllic observations about their surroundings juxtapose with the unease regarding the civil unrest they have arrived amidst. Leoline's keen awareness of her husband’s new role and the powerful figures around them sets a tone of curiosity and ambition, as she reflects on the possible connections and influence they could achieve. The opening portion establishes foundational relationships and hints at tensions, particularly surrounding the enigmatic Administrator, Evelyn Gregory, who dominates the local political landscape, suggesting that political intrigue will be at the heart of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
Subject Imaginary places -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Colonies -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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