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_aBelloc, Hilaire, _d1870-1953 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe emerald of Catherine the Great |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-08-11 | ||
| 508 | _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Emerald of Catherine the Great" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical detective novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the English aristocracy, the story begins with the mysterious legacy of a grand emerald linked to the infamous Catherine the Great of Russia. As the plot unfolds, it revolves around William Bones, a master mariner who enters the sphere of high society, and eventually the exploration of a missing emerald that serves as a family heirloom for the de Bohuns, sparking intrigue and suspicion among the characters. The opening of the novel introduces William Bones, the protagonist, who begins his journey as a humble merchant captain from Lincolnshire. His encounters with the Russian elite, particularly Catherine the Great, mark a dramatic change in his fortunes, leading to the acquisition of a priceless emerald, which significantly impacts his family's legacy. As the narrative transitions to present day, the emerald becomes a focal point of tension and secrecy amongst the family, particularly with the youngest de Bohun, Marjorie, who is entrusted with the elegant jewel. The scene is set for a classic mystery, as the emerald goes missing, and its absence stirs a blend of chaos, suspicion, and the potential for scandal among the characters gathered at the family estate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Harper & brothers, 1926 |
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| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century | ||
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_aChesterton, G. K. _q(Gilbert Keith), _d1874-1936 |
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| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68727 |
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