A Romance of the West Indies by Eugène Sue

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Author Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
Translator Longfellow, Marian, 1849-1924
LoC No. 98001089
Uniform Title Le morne au diable. English
Title A Romance of the West Indies
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Romance of the West Indies" by Eugène Sue is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in 1690, featuring a diverse cast of characters, including a resourceful priest named Father Griffen and a flamboyant adventurer, the Chevalier de Croustillac. The narrative sets off on an adventurous path as the characters navigate plots involving wealth, deception, and mysterious figures, such as the enigmatic Blue Beard, rumored to be a wealthy widow with a dark past. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Father Griffen, who embarks on a sea journey to Martinique aboard the Unicorn, amidst growing tensions in the Caribbean. As the story unfolds, we meet the Chevalier de Croustillac, who cunningly smuggles himself onto the ship, revealing himself as a bold and ambitious man in search of fortune and adventure. Croustillac's interest in the riches of Blue Beard and the complex dynamics aboard the ship set the stage for a thrilling exploration of romance, danger, and intrigue in the West Indies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Privateering -- Caribbean Sea -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 29894
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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