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_aTracy, Louis, _d1863-1928 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Silent Barrier |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-03-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D Alexander 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 Silent Barrier" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Charles K. Spencer, an American mining engineer who finds himself in London after a series of successful ventures. His life takes an intriguing turn when he becomes enchanted by a young woman named Helen Wynton, whom he overhears discussing her modest life and dreams about traveling to the Swiss Alps. Spencer's desire to grant Helen a grand adventure unfolds amid a backdrop of romance and social intrigue. The opening of the story introduces us to Spencer as he navigates a luxurious hotel, where he becomes captivated by Helen and her friend Millicent. Through their lively conversation, we learn about their aspirations and daily struggles, revealing Helen's work as a secretary to a scientist while pursuing her own writing ambitions. As Spencer decides to play a 'fairy godfather' role, planning to send Helen on a trip to Switzerland under the guise of a journalistic assignment, the dynamics between the characters hint at tension and potential conflict, particularly with the arrival of the mysterious Mark Bower, who shows undue interest in Helen's journey. This immersive beginning sets the stage for a tale that promises adventure, romantic entanglements, and the exploration of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aSwitzerland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMystery fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aMcFall, J. V. | |
| 700 | 1 | _aParsons, A. W. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31635 |
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