| Author |
Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
| Translator |
Avellanus, Arcadius, 1851-1935 |
| Uniform Title |
The mystery of the Boulé cabinet. Latin
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| Title |
Mysterium Arcae Boulé
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| Credits |
Carolus Raeticus and revised by Aurēliānus Agricola
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| Summary |
"Mysterium Arcæ Boulé" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a prominent character, Phillip Vantine, who is deeply involved in the intricacies of antique collection and the complex world surrounding valuable artifacts. As the narrative unfolds, the discovery of a mysterious Boulé cabinet intertwines with a murder, presenting a blend of intrigue and intellectual challenge as the characters delve into the cabinet's origins and eerie connections. The opening of the novel introduces us to Phillip Vantine, who has just returned home from a journey and is eager to showcase a remarkable piece he acquired: a Boulé cabinet. He engages in conversation with his friend, Lester, hinting at the cabinet's enigmatic quality. Just as their discussion builds intrigue around the cabinet's backstory and its potential links to historical figures, the atmosphere shifts dramatically when they find a dead man in Vantine's study. This shocking discovery catalyzes the central mystery, intertwining themes of art, history, and crime, setting the stage for a suspenseful exploration of both the artifact and the motive behind the murder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46456 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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