| Author |
Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947 |
| LoC No. |
18014421
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| Title |
The man in grey
Being episodes of the Chovan [i.e. Chouan] conspiracies in Normandy during the First Empire.
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| Original Publication |
United States: A. L. Burt Company,1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Proem -- Silver-Leg -- The Spaniard -- The mystery of Marie Vaillant -- The emeralds of Mademoiselle Philippa -- The Bourbon prince -- The mystery of a woman's heart -- The league of knaves -- The arrow poison -- The last adventure.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Man in Grey" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic era, the story revolves around a mysterious figure known only as the "Man in Grey," who plays a pivotal role in the Chovan conspiracies in Normandy. The narrative hints at themes of intrigue, rebellion, and justice, involving a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic protagonist and the notorious band of robbers known as the Chouans. At the start of the story, an atmosphere of tension and danger is established through a dramatic highway robbery involving a coach that is beset by the Chouans. The initial chapter introduces the character of Gontran, the driver, who reflects on the chaos and fears caused by the attackers. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of the characters' experiences, particularly that of a mystifying passenger with a quiet demeanor and a connection to the unfolding events. The Man in Grey, reminiscent of a secret agent or investigator, becomes crucial as he seeks to understand and navigate the world of crime and deception surrounding him, ultimately revealing the complex and perilous web woven among the characters and their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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| Subject |
Normandy (France) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Chouans -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68172 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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