Project Gutenberg 2011-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 350 Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) 1865 1933 Chambers, Robert William Frederick, Edmund 1870 1949 Frederick, E. (Edmund) Quick Action Produced by Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Quick Action" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of urban sophistication and intrigue, centering on Countess Athalie, who possesses an unusual gift for clairvoyance connected to a mysterious crystal sphere. The opening chapters introduce a gathering of notable characters amidst a blend of light-hearted dialogue and enchanting mystical elements, foreshadowing themes of love, identity, and personal freedom. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves in Countess Athalie's sky-drawing-room, illuminated only by the soft glow of her crystal sphere while a group of intriguing men engage in playful banter and card tricks. Athalie, with a dreamy disposition, casually reveals her clairvoyant abilities, hinting at deeper truths about her life and connections. As the conversation flows, we glimpse her perspective on love and fate, contrasting it with the straightforward, almost comedic interest of the other characters. The narrative unfolds to hint at Athalie's tumultuous past, intertwining with the budding romantic tension between her and the ambitious Delancy Jones, each character embodying desires for quick action and meaningful connections in a world that often seems indifferent to their feelings. The initial setup promises a compelling exploration of relationships intertwined with the allure of mysticism, making it a fascinating read for lovers of early 20th-century romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37528/37528-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Love stories Storytelling -- Fiction Clairvoyants -- Fiction Crystal gazing -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels 402206 2025-08-15T09:00:54.165807 text/html 400440 2021-01-08T04:37:30 text/html 983843 2025-08-15T09:01:01.168733 application/epub+zip 991484 2025-08-15T09:00:55.215763 application/epub+zip 192463 2025-08-15T09:00:54.671779 application/epub+zip 1133914 2025-08-15T09:01:05.936763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1095000 2025-08-15T09:01:00.509789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312605 2022-09-17T08:07:39.728073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351680 2025-08-15T09:00:53.042779 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351532 2021-01-08T04:37:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351525 2021-01-08T04:37:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21786 2025-08-15T09:01:06.090738 application/rdf+xml 21767 2025-08-15T09:00:54.767793 image/jpeg 3271 2025-08-15T09:00:54.719773 image/jpeg 135286 2021-01-08T04:37:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 946174 2021-01-08T04:37:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 135224 2021-01-08T04:37:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1706148 2025-08-15T09:00:54.271777 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 en.wikipedia