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100 1 _aChambers, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1865-1933
245 1 0 _aQuick Action
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-25
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Quick Action" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of urban sophistication and intrigue, centering on Countess Athalie, who possesses an unusual gift for clairvoyance connected to a mysterious crystal sphere. The opening chapters introduce a gathering of notable characters amidst a blend of light-hearted dialogue and enchanting mystical elements, foreshadowing themes of love, identity, and personal freedom. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves in Countess Athalie's sky-drawing-room, illuminated only by the soft glow of her crystal sphere while a group of intriguing men engage in playful banter and card tricks. Athalie, with a dreamy disposition, casually reveals her clairvoyant abilities, hinting at deeper truths about her life and connections. As the conversation flows, we glimpse her perspective on love and fate, contrasting it with the straightforward, almost comedic interest of the other characters. The narrative unfolds to hint at Athalie's tumultuous past, intertwining with the budding romantic tension between her and the ambitious Delancy Jones, each character embodying desires for quick action and meaningful connections in a world that often seems indifferent to their feelings. The initial setup promises a compelling exploration of relationships intertwined with the allure of mysticism, making it a fascinating read for lovers of early 20th-century romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aStorytelling -- Fiction
653 _aClairvoyants -- Fiction
653 _aCrystal gazing -- Fiction
700 1 _aFrederick, Edmund,
_d1870-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37528
999 _c78368
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