02345cam a22003373u 4500 54888 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Vesey, A. H. (Arthur Henry) The Clock and the Key Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-11 Produced 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Venice (Italy) -- Fiction Mate selection -- Fiction Treasure troves -- Fiction Mystery fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54888 95720 95720