On the Borderland by F. Britten Austin

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Author Austin, F. Britten (Frederick Britten), 1885-1941
LoC No. 23017475
Title On the Borderland
Contents Buried treasure -- A problem in reprisals -- Secret Service -- The strange case of Mr. Todmorden -- Through the gate of horn -- The white dog -- A point of ethics -- The lovers -- Held in bondage -- She who came back -- From the depths -- Yellow magic.
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Summary "On the Borderland" by F. Britten Austin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a group of men aboard a ship who engage in eerie after-dinner conversations about spiritualism, reincarnation, and the supernatural. A young woman named Pauline inadvertently writes a mysterious message in her diary, which sets off a chain of events involving buried treasure, ghosts, and psychological exploration. At the start of the novel, the men are captivated by the enigmatic tales of the unknown. This prompts a doctor to share an uncanny experience he encountered while working as a ship's doctor for a wealthy family taking a winter cruise in the Caribbean. One evening, Pauline accidentally scrawls a reversed script in her diary, which the doctor deciphers as a potential treasure map. The narrative unfolds as the family, particularly the avaricious old man Vandermeulen, becomes increasingly fixated on the idea of unearthing riches, while Pauline herself grapples with her own mysterious connection to the messages. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure, psychological intrigue, and questions about the boundaries of reality and the mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Paranormal fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 65837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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