02294cam a22003373u 4500 38693 UtSlPG 20260610133901.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley), 1865-1948 The Watchers: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-27 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "The Watchers: A Novel" by A. E. W. Mason is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the 18th century, particularly during July 1758, and revolves around a young lad named Dick Parmiter who arrives in London with important news that he wishes to share in private. The characters include Lieutenant Clutterbuck, who appears to be entangled in both drinking merriment and deeper reflections, and Cullen Mayle, whose past misdeeds cast a shadow on the lives of those in the story. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is lively, with Clutterbuck's apartment depicting a chaotic scene of revelry. As the party unfolds, Dick Parmiter unexpectedly enters to deliver news about the death of Adam Mayle, which is met with cynicism and hostility from the partygoers, especially Clutterbuck. Dick reveals he has come with a purpose, wishing to speak with Clutterbuck alone, reflecting his serious intent amid the frivolity around him. However, the relationships and tensions between the characters, especially surrounding the enigmatic Cullen Mayle, hint at darker undertones that suggest trouble ahead, setting the stage for a complex narrative unraveling as events unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Pirates -- Fiction Treasure troves -- Fiction Mesmerism -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38693 79532 79532