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Title: Pledged to the Dead
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Pledged to the Dead" by Seabury Quinn is a supernatural crime fiction story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on themes of love, commitment, and the supernatural, presenting a tale where the living interact with the dead. The plot unfolds around Ned Minton, a young man who becomes entangled in a haunting romance with Julie d'Ayen, a woman who, unbeknownst to him, has been deceased for over a century. In this intriguing story, Ned finds himself caught between his love for Nella, his living fiancée, and his ethereal connection with Julie. After a fateful encounter in New Orleans, Ned becomes pledged to Julie, leading to a series of supernatural events, including deadly encounters with a snake associated with Julie's vengeful caretaker. Jules de Grandin, a French detective, aids Ned in navigating this otherworldly dilemma, ultimately uncovering the tragic love story behind Julie's plight. As the narrative progresses, the true meaning of love, fidelity, and the consequences of promises made are deftly explored, culminating in a poignant resolution where love transcends even death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quinn, Seabury, 1889-1969
EBook No.: 32514
Published: May 24, 2010
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
Subject: Ghost stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pledged to the Dead
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Pledged to the Dead" by Seabury Quinn is a supernatural crime fiction story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on themes of love, commitment, and the supernatural, presenting a tale where the living interact with the dead. The plot unfolds around Ned Minton, a young man who becomes entangled in a haunting romance with Julie d'Ayen, a woman who, unbeknownst to him, has been deceased for over a century. In this intriguing story, Ned finds himself caught between his love for Nella, his living fiancée, and his ethereal connection with Julie. After a fateful encounter in New Orleans, Ned becomes pledged to Julie, leading to a series of supernatural events, including deadly encounters with a snake associated with Julie's vengeful caretaker. Jules de Grandin, a French detective, aids Ned in navigating this otherworldly dilemma, ultimately uncovering the tragic love story behind Julie's plight. As the narrative progresses, the true meaning of love, fidelity, and the consequences of promises made are deftly explored, culminating in a poignant resolution where love transcends even death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quinn, Seabury, 1889-1969
EBook No.: 32514
Published: May 24, 2010
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
Subject: Ghost stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.