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_aMarquand, John P. _q(John Phillips), _d1893-1960 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Unspeakable Gentleman |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Unspeakable Gentleman" by John P. Marquand is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically 1922. The book introduces readers to Henry Shelton, a character grappling with the complexities of familial relationships, honor, and the shadows of his father's dubious past. Through a series of vivid vignettes, the narrative sets the stage for a story steeped in historical significance, focusing on a royalist plot in 1805 and the protagonist's tumultuous reunion with a father who embodies moral ambiguity. The opening of the novel captures the moment when Henry learns of his estranged father's return to America after a decade. He is accompanied by Uncle Jason, who represents a more grounded and honorable path. As Henry makes his way to the family home, he is struck by the solitude and decay surrounding it, mirroring his emotional state. Upon arriving, he encounters Brutus, his father's servant, who hints at the dangers lurking within. The reunion between Henry and his father is laden with tension and intricate dynamics, revealing a man of charm and indifference whose life choices continue to haunt both himself and those around him. This initial chapter effectively sets up the conflicts and themes that are likely to unfold throughout the narrative as Henry grapples with his father's influence and the haunting legacy of a troubled past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFathers and sons -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aMassachusetts -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10109 |
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