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LoC No.: 01010020
Title: Doom Castle
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Doom Castle" by Neil Munro is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Count Victor Jean, Comte de Montaiglon, arriving in a remote and desolate Scottish landscape, vastly different from the lively streets of Paris he left behind. As he navigates this eerie land, he soon finds himself threatened by a group of rough locals, which hints at the adventure and conflict that lies ahead. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Count Victor, experiences a sense of solitude and foreboding in the striking yet desolate Scottish countryside. After being accosted by a group of men, resulting in the death of his horse, he nervously makes his way to Doom Castle, which he soon discovers is a grim and austere place that stands in stark contrast to the elegance he expected. As he arrives at the castle, he is introduced to the baron and his peculiar servant, Mungo, who both offer glimpses into the unique character and atmosphere of Doom. The opening chapters establish a sense of suspense and mystery, laying the groundwork for Count Victor’s impending confrontations and explorations in this strange land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munro, Neil, 1864-1930
EBook No.: 21333
Published: May 5, 2007
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject: Jacobites -- Fiction
Subject: Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction
Subject: Spies -- Scotland -- Highlands -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01010020
Title: Doom Castle
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Doom Castle" by Neil Munro is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Count Victor Jean, Comte de Montaiglon, arriving in a remote and desolate Scottish landscape, vastly different from the lively streets of Paris he left behind. As he navigates this eerie land, he soon finds himself threatened by a group of rough locals, which hints at the adventure and conflict that lies ahead. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Count Victor, experiences a sense of solitude and foreboding in the striking yet desolate Scottish countryside. After being accosted by a group of men, resulting in the death of his horse, he nervously makes his way to Doom Castle, which he soon discovers is a grim and austere place that stands in stark contrast to the elegance he expected. As he arrives at the castle, he is introduced to the baron and his peculiar servant, Mungo, who both offer glimpses into the unique character and atmosphere of Doom. The opening chapters establish a sense of suspense and mystery, laying the groundwork for Count Victor’s impending confrontations and explorations in this strange land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munro, Neil, 1864-1930
EBook No.: 21333
Published: May 5, 2007
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject: Jacobites -- Fiction
Subject: Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction
Subject: Spies -- Scotland -- Highlands -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.