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Title: In Macao
Contents: California -- In Macao -- My Sapphire Ring -- The Hen That Could Lay and Lie -- "Oceanic" at Sea
Credits: E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "In Macao" by Charles A. Gunnison is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of Macao, a former Portuguese colony in China. The story intricately weaves the lives of its characters, depicting the social dynamics and cultural tensions of the time. The narrative follows Robert Adams, a young American, who arrives in Macao and becomes entangled in a dramatic love story involving Priscilla, the woman he loves, and Dom Pedro, a jealous rival. The plot thickens when Robert survives an assassination attempt, but Priscilla goes missing, prompting a frantic search that reveals deeper layers of intrigue. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Dom Pedro was behind the betrayal, driven by jealousy and a desire for power. The tale culminates in a dramatic escape involving a fierce storm, ultimately leading to Robert's and Priscilla's reunion. However, the aftermath leaves Priscilla traumatized and unable to regain her former self, showcasing the novel's exploration of love's complexities and the consequences of vengeance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gunnison, Charles A., 1861-1897
EBook No.: 18658
Published: Jun 22, 2006
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In Macao
Contents: California -- In Macao -- My Sapphire Ring -- The Hen That Could Lay and Lie -- "Oceanic" at Sea
Credits: E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "In Macao" by Charles A. Gunnison is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of Macao, a former Portuguese colony in China. The story intricately weaves the lives of its characters, depicting the social dynamics and cultural tensions of the time. The narrative follows Robert Adams, a young American, who arrives in Macao and becomes entangled in a dramatic love story involving Priscilla, the woman he loves, and Dom Pedro, a jealous rival. The plot thickens when Robert survives an assassination attempt, but Priscilla goes missing, prompting a frantic search that reveals deeper layers of intrigue. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Dom Pedro was behind the betrayal, driven by jealousy and a desire for power. The tale culminates in a dramatic escape involving a fierce storm, ultimately leading to Robert's and Priscilla's reunion. However, the aftermath leaves Priscilla traumatized and unable to regain her former self, showcasing the novel's exploration of love's complexities and the consequences of vengeance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gunnison, Charles A., 1861-1897
EBook No.: 18658
Published: Jun 22, 2006
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.