02678cam a22003853u 4500 67703 UtSlPG 20260610134549.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Magnay, William, Sir, 1855-1917 The Master Spirit Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-03-25 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Master Spirit" by Sir William Magnay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to focus on the complex relationship between two main characters, Geoffrey Herriard and Paul Gastineau, as they navigate the treacherous waters of politics, society, and personal ambition in London. The story likely deals with themes of ambition, deception, and the power dynamics inherent in their partnership. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Geoffrey Herriard, who has just delivered a speech in the House of Commons, and is seen interacting with various political figures who flood out after the sitting. The scene is set against the backdrop of London at night, highlighting the bustling political environment. Herriard later visits the reclusive and influential Paul Gastineau, who lies in a state of physical impairment after a train accident that has rendered him unable to walk. Their conversation unveils their mutual ambitions and the clever dynamic between them, as Gastineau mentors Herriard in exchange for Herriard's representation of his ideas in the world, even while being presumed dead. This intriguing premise sets the tone for the unfolding drama and complexities in their lives, hinting at further societal intrigue and personal challenges to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1906 London (England) -- Fiction Love stories Adventure stories Trials (Murder) -- Fiction Lawyers -- Fiction Countesses -- Fiction Cameron, John https://archive.org/details/masterspirit00magniala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67703 108525 108525