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100 1 _aVesey, A. H.
_q(Arthur Henry)
245 1 4 _aThe Clock and the Key
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-11
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks 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 Clock and the Key" by A. H. Vesey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the enchanting city of Venice and centers around the characters Richard Hume and Jacqueline Quintard, who are navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and the allure of their surroundings. Richard, an American who has spent years in Venice, grapples with his identity and feelings for Jacqueline, while hints of mystery about lost jewels and a peculiar clock weave through their interactions. The opening portion introduces readers to Richard and Jacqueline as they share a moment on a gondola, immersed in the beauty of Venice. Richard reflects on their contrasting views of life and ambition, revealing his struggle between a carefree existence and a longing for purpose. Their conversation hints at a deeper connection, yet Richard's fear of vulnerability contrasts sharply with Jacqueline's straightforward nature. As they discuss the legends of Venice, the interaction lays the groundwork for a storyline that intertwines romantic tension with historical intrigue, suggesting an exploration of how the past influences their present and future endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- Fiction
653 _aMate selection -- Fiction
653 _aTreasure troves -- Fiction
653 _aMystery fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54888
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