000 02371cam a22003613u 4500
001 57690
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134329.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBenson, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederic),
_d1867-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Luck of the Vails: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Luck_of_the_Vails
500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-14
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire
520 _a"The Luck of the Vails" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with an atmospheric depiction of the frost-bound village of Vail where the protagonist, Harry Vail, navigates his feelings of isolation and self-identity as he comes of age. The novel promises to explore themes of family legacy, superstition, and personal discovery, particularly revolving around the titular concept of luck tied to Harry's ancestral connections. At the start, the setting is vividly described, evoking a sense of both beauty and coldness, which reflects Harry's internal state. He shares time with Geoffrey Langham, a friend, and they engage in discussions that reveal Harry's introspective nature and struggles with loneliness. Introduced alongside them is the mysterious family heirloom, a goblet known as the Luck of the Vails, which carries an ominous legend suggesting that once it is found, the bearer may face various misfortunes. This intriguing premise sets the foundation for the narrative, hinting at potential conflicts and character development as Harry confronts the realities of his family’s past and his own future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
653 _aCountry homes -- Fiction
653 _aUncles -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aMystery fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57690
999 _c98519
_d98519