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Title: The Bag of Diamonds

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Bag of Diamonds" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Victorian London, the story revolves around Dr. Chartley, a physician who becomes increasingly obsessed with creating an elixir for eternal life, neglecting his medical practice and facing financial hardships along the way. The narrative is enriched by a cast of characters including his children, Hendon and Richmond, and Bob, the amusing houseboy, who ultimately play pivotal roles in the unfolding of events. At the start of the story, the bleak atmosphere of a foggy December night in London is vividly depicted, introducing Constable John Whyley as he observes the eerie silence while on his beat. Whyley's curiosity is piqued when he witnesses suspicious activity emanating from Dr. Chartley's surgery, leading him to suspect that something may be amiss. His instincts are confirmed as he encounters Richmond, Chartley's daughter, who is anxiously searching for her father, prompting a swift entry into the doctor’s surgery, filled with unsettling revelations and a backdrop of intrigue involving characters entangled in various conflicts, setting the stage for a blend of humor, suspense, and mystery. The beginning hints at a complex intertwining of personal trials, familial loyalty, and darker elements lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909

EBook No.: 24871

Published: Mar 19, 2008

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Physicians -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Bag of Diamonds

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Bag of Diamonds" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Victorian London, the story revolves around Dr. Chartley, a physician who becomes increasingly obsessed with creating an elixir for eternal life, neglecting his medical practice and facing financial hardships along the way. The narrative is enriched by a cast of characters including his children, Hendon and Richmond, and Bob, the amusing houseboy, who ultimately play pivotal roles in the unfolding of events. At the start of the story, the bleak atmosphere of a foggy December night in London is vividly depicted, introducing Constable John Whyley as he observes the eerie silence while on his beat. Whyley's curiosity is piqued when he witnesses suspicious activity emanating from Dr. Chartley's surgery, leading him to suspect that something may be amiss. His instincts are confirmed as he encounters Richmond, Chartley's daughter, who is anxiously searching for her father, prompting a swift entry into the doctor’s surgery, filled with unsettling revelations and a backdrop of intrigue involving characters entangled in various conflicts, setting the stage for a blend of humor, suspense, and mystery. The beginning hints at a complex intertwining of personal trials, familial loyalty, and darker elements lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909

EBook No.: 24871

Published: Mar 19, 2008

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Physicians -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.