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Title: The Harlequin Opal: A Romance. Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Harlequin Opal: A Romance" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a time of political tension and warfare set against a backdrop of vivid romance and adventure, prominently featuring themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the mystical nature of an opal, regarded as a sacred object by the indigenous people in the narrative. The main character, Jack Duval, alongside his friends, navigates a conflict involving military struggles and personal relationships, particularly in connection to the opal. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a tense military situation as the characters navigate the challenges of war, injuries, and the looming threat of an enemy. Jack and his comrades are deeply concerned about their missing friend Philip, who has been engaged in battles against overwhelming odds. The intense dialogue and quick pace set the tone for the unfolding conflict, highlighting the desperation of the loyalists trying to hold their ground amid attacks from Indian forces allied with the rebel leader, Xuarez. As the story progresses, themes of loyalty to friends and the fate tied to the mystical opal begin to emerge, framing an immersive tale of human resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932

EBook No.: 43189

Published: Jul 10, 2013

Downloads: 37

Language: English

Subject: Central America -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Harlequin Opal: A Romance. Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Harlequin Opal: A Romance" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a time of political tension and warfare set against a backdrop of vivid romance and adventure, prominently featuring themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the mystical nature of an opal, regarded as a sacred object by the indigenous people in the narrative. The main character, Jack Duval, alongside his friends, navigates a conflict involving military struggles and personal relationships, particularly in connection to the opal. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a tense military situation as the characters navigate the challenges of war, injuries, and the looming threat of an enemy. Jack and his comrades are deeply concerned about their missing friend Philip, who has been engaged in battles against overwhelming odds. The intense dialogue and quick pace set the tone for the unfolding conflict, highlighting the desperation of the loyalists trying to hold their ground amid attacks from Indian forces allied with the rebel leader, Xuarez. As the story progresses, themes of loyalty to friends and the fate tied to the mystical opal begin to emerge, framing an immersive tale of human resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932

EBook No.: 43189

Published: Jul 10, 2013

Downloads: 37

Language: English

Subject: Central America -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.