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Title: The Bond of Black
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Bond of Black" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the dark undercurrents of modern life in London, focusing on themes of love, self-sacrifice, and the potential for hidden evil within society. The protagonist, Clifton Cleeve, recounts his strange and troubling encounters, particularly his fascination with a mysterious woman named Aline Cloud, whose beauty and presence seem to carry an ominous influence. At the start of the novel, Clifton Cleeve describes the loneliness and weariness he feels living in London, leading to an unexpected encounter with Aline Cloud, a woman of striking beauty who appears to be lost and in distress. Their interaction reveals that Aline harbors a deep sense of danger surrounding her existence, claiming a cursed nature that brings misfortune to those she befriends. As Clifton becomes increasingly drawn to her, he witnesses strange occurrences that further hint at her dark influence, such as the spontaneous destruction of religious artifacts in her presence. The opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mystery, morality, and the complexities of love intertwined with supernatural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 41461
Published: Nov 23, 2012
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Bond of Black
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Bond of Black" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the dark undercurrents of modern life in London, focusing on themes of love, self-sacrifice, and the potential for hidden evil within society. The protagonist, Clifton Cleeve, recounts his strange and troubling encounters, particularly his fascination with a mysterious woman named Aline Cloud, whose beauty and presence seem to carry an ominous influence. At the start of the novel, Clifton Cleeve describes the loneliness and weariness he feels living in London, leading to an unexpected encounter with Aline Cloud, a woman of striking beauty who appears to be lost and in distress. Their interaction reveals that Aline harbors a deep sense of danger surrounding her existence, claiming a cursed nature that brings misfortune to those she befriends. As Clifton becomes increasingly drawn to her, he witnesses strange occurrences that further hint at her dark influence, such as the spontaneous destruction of religious artifacts in her presence. The opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mystery, morality, and the complexities of love intertwined with supernatural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 41461
Published: Nov 23, 2012
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.