The Chase of the Golden Plate by Jacques Futrelle

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Author Futrelle, Jacques, 1875-1912
Illustrator Grefé, Will
Illustrator Poucher, E. A.
LoC No. 06039731
Title The Chase of the Golden Plate
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Part 1. The burglar and the girl -- Part 2. The girl and the plate -- Part 3. The thinking machine.
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Summary "The Chase of the Golden Plate" by Jacques Futrelle is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative sets off at a lavish masked ball attended by an eclectic mix of historical and fictional characters. The story quickly introduces a Burglar, who cleverly navigates through the festivities, hinting at an underlying plot involving theft and deception. The opening of the book unfolds with a vibrant description of the masked ball, setting a whimsical yet suspenseful atmosphere as the characters mingle. The Burglar's arrival captures the attention of key figures, including Cardinal Richelieu and the Mikado, while he jests about his intentions. As the scene progresses, the plot hints at a deeper conspiracy when a mysterious girl known as the Girl of the Golden West interacts with him, suggesting preparations for a secretive venture. This intriguing start establishes a blend of adventure and romance, creating significant anticipation for what will transpire as the tale of the stolen gold plate unravels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories, American
Subject Robbery -- Fiction
Subject Van Dusen, Augustus S. F. X. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 38981
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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