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Title: The Three Sapphires
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Three Sapphires" by William Alexander Fraser is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in India, centering around characters such as Lord Victor Gilfain and Prince Ananda, set against a backdrop filled with intrigue and local mythology surrounding three sacred sapphires. As the narrative begins, readers are introduced to a world rich with cultural references, personal dynamics, and hints of mystery that propel the plot. At the start of the novel, we find Lord Victor and Captain Swinton enjoying a moment on the balcony of Prince Ananda’s palace, overlooking the city of Darpore. The conversation flows between the characters, revealing glimpses into their backgrounds and hinting at deeper themes involving caste, imperialism, and the mystical allure of Indian culture. As they proceed to dinner, a sapphire linked to an African elephant’s bell becomes a focal point, raising questions about its significance and prompting discussions about the legends associated with the lost treasures of the buried city. The opening sets a tone of adventure and enigma, promising an engaging blend of action and cultural commentary as the story develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fraser, William Alexander, 1859-1933
Illustrator: Heming, Arthur, 1871-1940
EBook No.: 35179
Published: Feb 5, 2011
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Spy stories
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Three Sapphires
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Michael, Mary Meehan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Three Sapphires" by William Alexander Fraser is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in India, centering around characters such as Lord Victor Gilfain and Prince Ananda, set against a backdrop filled with intrigue and local mythology surrounding three sacred sapphires. As the narrative begins, readers are introduced to a world rich with cultural references, personal dynamics, and hints of mystery that propel the plot. At the start of the novel, we find Lord Victor and Captain Swinton enjoying a moment on the balcony of Prince Ananda’s palace, overlooking the city of Darpore. The conversation flows between the characters, revealing glimpses into their backgrounds and hinting at deeper themes involving caste, imperialism, and the mystical allure of Indian culture. As they proceed to dinner, a sapphire linked to an African elephant’s bell becomes a focal point, raising questions about its significance and prompting discussions about the legends associated with the lost treasures of the buried city. The opening sets a tone of adventure and enigma, promising an engaging blend of action and cultural commentary as the story develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fraser, William Alexander, 1859-1933
Illustrator: Heming, Arthur, 1871-1940
EBook No.: 35179
Published: Feb 5, 2011
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Spy stories
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.