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Title: The Room in the Dragon Volant
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Room in the Dragon Volant" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale weaves mystery and romance through the adventures of the protagonist, Richard Beckett, a young English gentleman who finds himself embroiled in unexpected intrigue while traveling in post-Napoleonic Europe. As he journeys from Brussels to Paris, Beckett encounters a captivating yet enigmatic lady shrouded in mystery, hinting at deeper, potentially perilous connections. At the start of the novel, Richard Beckett is introduced as a spirited young man recently come into a substantial inheritance. As he travels towards Paris, he encounters a distressed carriage containing a veiled lady and her elderly companion. Despite his efforts to assist, her identity remains elusive, which only intensifies his fascination. Shortly thereafter, Beckett checks into the Belle Étoile inn, where he becomes increasingly aware of the tensions surrounding the mysterious Count and Countess de St. Alyre. The atmosphere thickens further with the introduction of Colonel Gaillarde, whose violent outburst foreshadows darker events to come. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of intrigue, potential danger, and the beguiling nature of love, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 9502
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Horror tales
Subject: France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Room in the Dragon Volant
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Room in the Dragon Volant" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale weaves mystery and romance through the adventures of the protagonist, Richard Beckett, a young English gentleman who finds himself embroiled in unexpected intrigue while traveling in post-Napoleonic Europe. As he journeys from Brussels to Paris, Beckett encounters a captivating yet enigmatic lady shrouded in mystery, hinting at deeper, potentially perilous connections. At the start of the novel, Richard Beckett is introduced as a spirited young man recently come into a substantial inheritance. As he travels towards Paris, he encounters a distressed carriage containing a veiled lady and her elderly companion. Despite his efforts to assist, her identity remains elusive, which only intensifies his fascination. Shortly thereafter, Beckett checks into the Belle Étoile inn, where he becomes increasingly aware of the tensions surrounding the mysterious Count and Countess de St. Alyre. The atmosphere thickens further with the introduction of Colonel Gaillarde, whose violent outburst foreshadows darker events to come. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of intrigue, potential danger, and the beguiling nature of love, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 9502
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Horror tales
Subject: France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.