02186cam a22003133u 4500 60120 UtSlPG 20260610134403.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20026105 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Locke, William John, 1863-1930 The House of Baltazar Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-18 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The House of Baltazar" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic character Godfrey Baltazar, a young officer recovering from war wounds in a convalescent home, as he navigates his complicated familial and personal history. The book explores themes of identity, the quest for knowledge, and the impact of past relationships on the present. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Godfrey Baltazar, who is met by Marcelle Baring, a nurse at the convalescent home. The opening chapters delve into Baltazar's reflections on his life and his father, the famous mathematician John Baltazar, who mysteriously disappeared years ago. Marcelle shares her memories of his father, revealing both her admiration for him and hints of their past connection. This sets the stage for a deepening relationship between Godfrey and Marcelle, as they discuss love, familial obligations, and the legacies left by the previous generations. Meanwhile, John Baltazar's life is explored in flashbacks, hinting at a complex interplay of genius, personal struggle, and decisions that shaped his destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60120 100946 100946