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100	1		_aMetcalfe, Edith
245	1	0	_aPyramids of snow
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-12-16
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Pyramids of Snow" by Edith Metcalfe is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the glamorous yet treacherous environment of the Monte Carlo Casino, where the narrative begins with the character Melville Ashley, a deeply flawed and compulsive gambler facing the consequences of his actions as he departs in disgrace. The novel explores themes of societal ambition, personal downfall, and complex family dynamics as Melville navigates his complicated relationships, particularly with his uncle, Sir Geoffrey, and his brother, Ralph. The opening of the novel introduces us to Melville Ashley as he leaves Monte Carlo, grappling with the fallout of his gambling addiction and reflecting on his financial ruin and strained familial ties. Despite his charming exterior, Melville is depicted as a character overwhelmed by his vices and internal conflicts, which leads him to conceive desperate plans, including a deception involving his brother. The intrigue thickens with the introduction of Lady Holt—who turns out to be Mrs. Sinclair—revealing complex family secrets that will surely unfold as the narrative progresses. This exposition sets the stage for a tale of ambition, moral ambiguity, and the intense pressures of familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1903
653			_aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72428
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