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| Author | Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 |
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| Title | My Adventure in the Flying Scotsman; A Romance of London and North-Western Railway Shares |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "My Adventure in the Flying Scotsman; A Romance of London and North-Western…" by Eden Phillpotts is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds as a romantic and suspenseful adventure revolving around issues of identity, inheritance, and the complexities of human relationships. The protagonist, John Lott, is a banking clerk who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous legacy tied to an inheritance that puts his life at risk. The narrative follows John Lott after the unexpected death of Miss Sarah Beakbane-Minifie, who leaves him a substantial fortune, much to the chagrin of his half-brother, Joshua Beakbane, who has long sought revenge against John for past grievances. As John navigates the perilous waters of his newfound wealth, he encounters the specter of Joshua, who is far from dead, prompting a thrilling chase that intertwines their fates on the famed "Flying Scotsman" train. The story escalates with suspenseful encounters, culminating in a ferocious climax that reveals the depths of jealousy, ambition, and the moral quest for justice. Ultimately, it paints a vivid picture of the complexities of familial ties and the unpredictability of fortune and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Robbery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Railroad travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54896 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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