02316cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500260014626400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850801800038952012220056953400450179165300300183665300300186665300310189665300200192785600430194754888UtSlPG20260610134250.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aVesey, A. H.q(Arthur Henry)14aThe Clock and the Key 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-06-11  aProduced by KD Weeks 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"The Clock and the Key" by A. H. Vesey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the enchanting city of Venice and centers around the characters Richard Hume and Jacqueline Quintard, who are navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and the allure of their surroundings. Richard, an American who has spent years in Venice, grapples with his identity and feelings for Jacqueline, while hints of mystery about lost jewels and a peculiar clock weave through their interactions.  The opening portion introduces readers to Richard and Jacqueline as they share a moment on a gondola, immersed in the beauty of Venice. Richard reflects on their contrasting views of life and ambition, revealing his struggle between a carefree existence and a longing for purpose. Their conversation hints at a deeper connection, yet Richard's fear of vulnerability contrasts sharply with Jacqueline's straightforward nature. As they discuss the legends of Venice, the interaction lays the groundwork for a storyline that intertwines romantic tension with historical intrigue, suggesting an exploration of how the past influences their present and future endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVenice (Italy) -- Fiction  aMate selection -- Fiction  aTreasure troves -- Fiction  aMystery fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54888