Project Gutenberg 2000-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 120 Hawthorne, Julian 1846 1934 Bourget, Paul 1852 1935 Bourget, Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, Charles Joseph Paul Cherbuliez, Victor 1829 1899 Cherbuliez, Charles Victor The Lock and Key Library: the Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: French Novels Count Kostia, by Victor Cherbuliez Andre Cornelis, by Paul Bourget The Last of the Costellos, by Anonymous Lady Betty's Indiscretion, by Anonymous "The Lock and Key Library: the Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: French…" edited by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of noteworthy literary works featuring stories from French authors, likely compiled during the late 19th century. The featured stories explore themes of tragedy and human emotion, focusing on characters such as Count Kostia Petrovitch Leminof, a melancholic Russian nobleman, and his interactions with those around him, particularly his son Stephane and his secretary Gilbert Saville. The opening of the anthology introduces Count Kostia, who, after a series of personal tragedies including the loss of his wife and one of his children, seeks solitude in a castle named Geierfels. As he immerses himself in historical research, the narrative reveals the dynamics of his household, highlighting the strained relationship with his son, Stephane, who is depicted as a troubled young man grappling with his emotions and the oppressive atmosphere created by his father's harshness. Additionally, it hints at Gilbert Saville’s philosophical reflections and the challenges he faces in his new position as the Count's secretary, showcasing a rich tapestry of character development and emotional depth. The stories promise a compelling exploration of human nature, relationships, and the impact of grief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories, French French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Short Stories Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 798111 2025-07-01T11:35:04.485387 text/html 797932 2025-01-07T19:25:11.536985 text/html 408086 2025-07-01T11:35:14.932322 application/epub+zip 420941 2025-07-01T11:35:08.180391 application/epub+zip 370269 2025-07-01T11:35:06.867394 application/epub+zip 778669 2025-07-01T11:35:20.163310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745052 2025-07-01T11:35:14.032359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 591536 2022-08-01T11:25:05.609182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 747352 2025-07-01T11:35:03.903405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 738164 2015-04-03T14:49:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284030 2015-04-03T14:50:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20153 2025-07-01T11:35:20.299283 application/rdf+xml 24516 2025-07-01T11:35:07.362354 image/jpeg 4538 2025-07-01T11:35:07.114367 image/jpeg 403207 2025-07-01T11:35:04.547381 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia