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Leblanc, Maurice
1864
1941
Blanc, Maurice Le
Blanc, Maurice le
Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
1865
1921
Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de
De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira
Mattos, Alexander Teixera de
Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de
Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de
The Tremendous Event
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"The Tremendous Event" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Simon Dubosc, a young, adventurous Frenchman who finds himself at the center of an extraordinary catastrophe involving mysterious waterspouts that wreak havoc on ships in the English Channel. As the tale unfolds, themes of love, danger, and the human spirit's determination begin to emerge. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Simon Dubosc, shares a conversation with his friend Edward Rolleston at a golf club. They discuss alarming news reports detailing the recent sinking of ships due to bizarre weather phenomena, including massive waterspouts. As Simon grapples with the implications of these disasters, he also contemplates his romantic feelings for Isabel, the daughter of an English peer. This tension is heightened by the imminent danger posed by the sea and the challenges he faces regarding social class and love. The opening sets the stage for Simon's brave journey through both his personal struggles and the chaotic events that are about to test his mettle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Adventure stories
Earthquakes -- Fiction
English Channel -- Fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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