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_aStevenson, Burton Egbert, _d1872-1962 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Destroyer: A Tale of International Intrigue |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-08-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D Alexander, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Destroyer: A Tale of International Intrigue" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins amidst a backdrop of tension and tragedy, triggered by the catastrophic explosion of a French battleship in Toulon harbor, hinting at themes of espionage and international conflict. The story centers around characters such as Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the hotel proprietor caught up in the unfolding events, and two mysterious travelers whose secrets and identities are crucial to the unfolding intrigue. At the start of the novel, we follow Monsieur Brisson as he hurriedly prepares for the early departure of his American guests. However, their identities are questioned when explosions rock the harbor, leading to speculation of foul play. The opening sets the stage for conspiracy and tension, especially as two men, lost in shadow, watch the destruction unfold before their eyes. The narrative hints at deeper plots involving espionage, with implications pointing towards Germany. As Brisson wrestles with his suspicions about the travelers, we are drawn into a complex web of intrigue that promises to explore themes of treachery, national identity, and the dark undercurrents of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
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