02466cam a22003253u 4500 54805 UtSlPG 20260610134249.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Berard, Louis A servant of Satan: Romantic career of Prado the assassin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Far and Near Series, No. 8 Release date is 2017-05-28 Produced by MFR, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Servant of Satan: Romantic Career of Prado the Assassin" by Louis Berard is a narrative account of crime written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic figure of Prado, an assassin infamous for his cunning and intelligence, who recounts his life leading up to his execution. The text explores themes of betrayal, societal class, and the intricate web of Prado's life, weaving through various cities and involving a cast of characters. The opening of the book introduces us to the protagonist, Count Frederick von Waldberg, also known as Prado, who is entrenched in a life of crime and deceit. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about his secret marriage, subsequent turmoil, and the rejection he faces from society. Following a series of escalating events, including violent confrontations and betrayal, the young count finds himself spiraling further into a dangerous lifestyle. His relationships and choices lead to catastrophic consequences, setting the stage for his eventual fate as a criminal facing the guillotine—all while hinting at the deeper troubles that plague his family lineage. The prologue and early chapters serve to establish a sense of foreboding and intrigue around Prado's character, ensuring reader engagement as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Criminals -- Fiction Far and Near Series, No. 8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54805 95637 95637