The Masquerader by Katherine Cecil Thurston

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Author Thurston, Katherine Cecil, 1875-1911
Title The Masquerader
Note Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "The Masquerader" by Katherine Cecil Thurston is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around John Chilcote, a member of Parliament who grapples with the pressures of his political life and personal demons, particularly his addiction to morphia. The narrative begins in a fog-laden London, where Chilcote encounters a doppelganger named John Loder, setting off a chain of events that explores themes of identity, desperation, and the façade of social appearances. At the start of the novel, a significant fog disrupts London life, and it is on this night that Chilcote's struggle with his identity and addiction becomes pronounced. He navigates the dense fog both literally and metaphorically, illustrating his self-absorbed and tumultuous state. After an unsettling encounter with a mysterious stranger who shares his striking resemblance, Chilcote experiences a blend of fascination and distress. The conversation hints at greater themes of ambition and downfall, particularly surrounding a public figure named Lexington. As this initial scene unfolds, it becomes clear that the duality of the characters and their individual struggles will play a crucial role in the unfolding narrative. Chilcote's increasing unrest foreshadows his later desperate proposal to Loder, which will shape the course of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Cousins -- Fiction
Subject Legislators -- Fiction
Subject Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject Impersonation -- Fiction
Subject Success -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5422
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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