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Title: The Grey Cloak
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Grey Cloak" by Harold MacGrath is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous times of 17th-century France, prominently featuring themes of intrigue, ambition, and love through the exploits of the protagonist, a man enshrouded in a mysterious grey cloak. The narrative blends elements of romance and adventure, captivating readers as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by its characters." "At the start of the book, the plot introduces a masked man in a grey cloak who navigates the dark alleys of a fashionable district in Paris, evoking an atmosphere of suspense and danger. As he stealthily moves about, it becomes apparent that he seeks a crucial document that could ensure his survival in a politically charged environment. Tension escalates as he confronts the Comte de Brissac in an unexpected altercation, leading to a fatal outcome. The stakes rise dramatically when the Chevalier du Cévennes, another central character, arrives back in Paris only to find himself accused of the crime he did not commit, setting off a chain of events steeped in intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for redemption." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Illustrator: Peirce, Thomas Mitchell, 1864-
EBook No.: 16041
Published: Jun 11, 2005
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Grey Cloak
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Grey Cloak" by Harold MacGrath is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous times of 17th-century France, prominently featuring themes of intrigue, ambition, and love through the exploits of the protagonist, a man enshrouded in a mysterious grey cloak. The narrative blends elements of romance and adventure, captivating readers as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by its characters." "At the start of the book, the plot introduces a masked man in a grey cloak who navigates the dark alleys of a fashionable district in Paris, evoking an atmosphere of suspense and danger. As he stealthily moves about, it becomes apparent that he seeks a crucial document that could ensure his survival in a politically charged environment. Tension escalates as he confronts the Comte de Brissac in an unexpected altercation, leading to a fatal outcome. The stakes rise dramatically when the Chevalier du Cévennes, another central character, arrives back in Paris only to find himself accused of the crime he did not commit, setting off a chain of events steeped in intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for redemption." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Illustrator: Peirce, Thomas Mitchell, 1864-
EBook No.: 16041
Published: Jun 11, 2005
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.