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Title: The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias" by William Le Queux is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with Allan Kennedy, an antiquarian enthusiast, who travels to Florence in search of a rare manuscript said to be of considerable significance. As he interacts with various intriguing characters, including a mysterious hunchback named Francesco Graniani and a jovial prior, the story hints at dark secrets intertwined with the infamous Borgia family. The opening of the tale establishes the setting in a historical Florence, describing both its antiquity and its present-day decay. Kennedy's encounter with the prior, Dom Bernardo Landini, leads him to acquire a manuscript linked to the Borgias, but the excitement of his purchase is overshadowed by ominous warnings regarding the book. These warnings foreshadow potential peril associated with the manuscript, and as Kennedy attempts to decipher its secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of historical intrigue, deception, and sinister forces lurking in the shadows. The early chapters expertly blend historical detail with suspense, making it compelling for readers intrigued by the enigmatic legacy of the Borgias and the dark side of antiquarian pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 40828
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject: Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias" by William Le Queux is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with Allan Kennedy, an antiquarian enthusiast, who travels to Florence in search of a rare manuscript said to be of considerable significance. As he interacts with various intriguing characters, including a mysterious hunchback named Francesco Graniani and a jovial prior, the story hints at dark secrets intertwined with the infamous Borgia family. The opening of the tale establishes the setting in a historical Florence, describing both its antiquity and its present-day decay. Kennedy's encounter with the prior, Dom Bernardo Landini, leads him to acquire a manuscript linked to the Borgias, but the excitement of his purchase is overshadowed by ominous warnings regarding the book. These warnings foreshadow potential peril associated with the manuscript, and as Kennedy attempts to decipher its secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of historical intrigue, deception, and sinister forces lurking in the shadows. The early chapters expertly blend historical detail with suspense, making it compelling for readers intrigued by the enigmatic legacy of the Borgias and the dark side of antiquarian pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 40828
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject: Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.