TY  - BOOK
AU  - Belloc,Hilaire
AU  - Chesterton,G.K.
TI  - The emerald of Catherine the Great
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - English fiction -- 20th century
N1  - Release date is 2022-08-11; Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.); Originally published; United States: Harper & brothers, 1926
N2  - "The Emerald of Catherine the Great" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical detective novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the English aristocracy, the story begins with the mysterious legacy of a grand emerald linked to the infamous Catherine the Great of Russia. As the plot unfolds, it revolves around William Bones, a master mariner who enters the sphere of high society, and eventually the exploration of a missing emerald that serves as a family heirloom for the de Bohuns, sparking intrigue and suspicion among the characters.  The opening of the novel introduces William Bones, the protagonist, who begins his journey as a humble merchant captain from Lincolnshire. His encounters with the Russian elite, particularly Catherine the Great, mark a dramatic change in his fortunes, leading to the acquisition of a priceless emerald, which significantly impacts his family's legacy. As the narrative transitions to present day, the emerald becomes a focal point of tension and secrecy amongst the family, particularly with the youngest de Bohun, Marjorie, who is entrusted with the elegant jewel. The scene is set for a classic mystery, as the emerald goes missing, and its absence stirs a blend of chaos, suspicion, and the potential for scandal among the characters gathered at the family estate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68727
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