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100 1 _aLe Queux, William,
_d1864-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Mystery of the Green Ray
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-16
508 _aProduced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Mystery of the Green Ray" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Ronald Ewart, a young barrister who embarks on a trip alongside friends just as the shadows of World War I loom over England. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the harsh realities introduced by the impending war, particularly focusing on Ewart's relationship with Myra, the daughter of a general who is staunchly against their engagement. At the start of the novel, Ewart and his friends are enjoying a holiday on the river when they are suddenly confronted with the news of impending war. The mood shifts as the group grapples with the implications of enlistment and their personal lives. Ewart is particularly troubled by his love for Myra, who is tied to her father's expectations, leading him to contemplate breaking off their relationship for her sake. As he resolves to visit her, the tranquility of their world is shattered when Myra suddenly becomes blind after experiencing a mysterious green flash while fishing. This prompt twist sets the stage for a journey intertwining personal heartbreak and the larger context of wartime struggles, encapsulating the challenges faced by characters torn between love and the duties of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26637
999 _c67546
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