01987cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500220014626400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450800260038552011570041153400450156865300120161385600430162599900170166815671UtSlPG20260610133352.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMacGrath, Harold,d1871-193212aA Splendid Hazard 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-20  aProduced by Al Haines  a"A Splendid Hazard" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John Fitzgerald, an American correspondent who finds himself swept into the intrigue of Paris and the world of naval adventures alongside Admiral Killigrew and his daughter, Laura. As Fitzgerald navigates romantic interests, historical reflections on figures like Napoleon, and elements of mystery, the story promises a blend of charm and excitement.  At the start of the story, Fitzgerald walks through rainy Paris on June 16th, reflecting on the significance of the date tied to Napoleon's legacy. His encounter with a mysterious stranger, Karl Breitmann, leads him to a dinner invitation and unexpected camaraderie over shared enthusiasms for history and adventure. As Fitzgerald visits the tomb of Napoleon, he admires the girl, whom he later discovers to be Laura Killigrew, the daughter of a retired admiral. The opening sets the stage for Fitzgerald's journey as he becomes intricately involved in startling events happening around him, where romance, history, and suspense intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15671  c57059d57059