The princess of the atom by Ray Cummings
"The Princess of the Atom" by Ray Cummings is a science-fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Frank Ferrule, his family, and particularly his adopted sister Dianne, whose otherworldly beauty and mysterious origins set the stage for a tale that bridges worlds both immense and infinitesimal. Likely blending adventure with speculative science, the book explores the threat posed to Earth by powerful beings from a hidden atomic
world, while following Frank, his brother Drake, and their father as they grapple with Dianne's secret and the dangers it brings. The opening of "The Princess of the Atom" introduces Frank Ferrule and his family, establishing their quiet life and the peculiar presence of Dianne, who is secretly not of their blood. The narrative quickly shifts from a domestic tragedy—Dianne's sudden, inexplicable disappearance during a family outing on Bird's Nest Island—to much grander events: the appearance of giants off the New England coast and growing public panic. Through Frank’s eyes, readers experience the mounting mystery as supernatural events unfold, culminating in his family's involvement with a strange visitor, the alarming return of Dianne, and revelations about her true origin from a microscopic atomic civilization. The early chapters blend personal loss and wonder with escalating adventure, propelling the characters into a struggle that may decide the fate of both their world and Dianne's own tiny, perilous realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
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| LoC No. | 50034021 |
| Title | The princess of the atom |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Avon Publishing Corp., 1929, copyright 1950. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75690 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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