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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aLorimer, George Horace,
_d1869-1937
245 1 4 _aThe False Gods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-06
508 _aE-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by the Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org/)
520 _a"The False Gods" by George Horace Lorimer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of infatuation, deceit, and the intricate dynamics of personal relationships set against a backdrop of Egyptology and mysticism. It mixes elements of mystery, romance, and societal commentary within the framework of journalistic pursuits. The story centers around Ezra Simpkins, a reporter investigating the enigmatic Mrs. Athelstone, who is tied to the esoteric Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration. Initially seeking a sensational story involving her and a rival woman, Madame Gianclis, Simpkins finds himself drawn deeper into the secretive world of Mrs. Athelstone, where he unravels mysterious connections, encounters a mechanical statue of Isis, and ultimately discovers the unsettling truth about the death of her husband. As Simpkins grapples with his feelings for Mrs. Athelstone and the implications of his discoveries, he navigates the treachery of human relationships, journalistic ethics, and the powerful allure of secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aParanormal fiction
653 _aJournalists -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17020
999 _c58408
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