02340cam a22003613u 4500 32514 UtSlPG 20260610133736.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Quinn, Seabury, 1889-1969 Pledged to the Dead Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Weird Tales October 1937. Release date is 2010-05-24 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Pledged to the Dead" by Seabury Quinn is a supernatural crime fiction story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on themes of love, commitment, and the supernatural, presenting a tale where the living interact with the dead. The plot unfolds around Ned Minton, a young man who becomes entangled in a haunting romance with Julie d'Ayen, a woman who, unbeknownst to him, has been deceased for over a century. In this intriguing story, Ned finds himself caught between his love for Nella, his living fiancée, and his ethereal connection with Julie. After a fateful encounter in New Orleans, Ned becomes pledged to Julie, leading to a series of supernatural events, including deadly encounters with a snake associated with Julie's vengeful caretaker. Jules de Grandin, a French detective, aids Ned in navigating this otherworldly dilemma, ultimately uncovering the tragic love story behind Julie's plight. As the narrative progresses, the true meaning of love, fidelity, and the consequences of promises made are deftly explored, culminating in a poignant resolution where love transcends even death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction Ghost stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Paranormal fiction Produced from Weird Tales October 1937. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32514 73360 73360