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100 1 _aDell, Ethel M.
_q(Ethel May),
_d1881-1939
245 1 0 _aCharles Rex
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-05
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Charles Rex" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel likely penned during the early 20th century. The story seems to revolve around the adventurous and somewhat discontented life of Lord Saltash, who is characterized by a restless spirit and a yearning for excitement, as he navigates the social landscapes of Europe aboard his yacht, "The Night Moth". Through his interactions with Captain Larpent and other characters, the narrative introduces themes of recklessness, loyalty, and the search for purpose, hinting at a deeper exploration of human emotions against a backdrop of opulence and adventure. The opening of "Charles Rex" sets the stage with Lord Saltash feeling a sense of ennui after weeks of cruising the Mediterranean, indicating a man who has experienced much yet seeks something more. Following a spirited conversation with his stoic captain, Larpent, Saltash decides to venture into the local town for one last night of revelry. However, this night takes an unexpected turn when he intervenes in an abusive situation involving a young boy named Toby, revealing the complexities of his character—beneath the mask of frivolity lies a capacity for compassion. As he vows to protect Toby from further harm, a bond begins to form that suggests a potential shift in Saltash's playing of the carefree lord, foretelling an evolution in both their characters as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aLove stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13960
999 _c55348
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