Eden Phillpotts, Arnold Bennett

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Doubloons (1906)

Beschreibung

Doubloons is a novel written by English author Eden Phillpotts and published in 1906. The story takes place in the small village of Dartmoor, where a group of eccentric characters, including a retired sea captain, a wealthy landowner, and a young artist, become embroiled in a mysterious treasure hunt. The treasure in question is a hoard of Spanish doubloons, believed to have been hidden somewhere in the village by a pirate many years ago. As the search for the doubloons intensifies, the villagers begin to uncover long-buried secrets and rivalries, and tensions rise between the various factions vying for the treasure. Meanwhile, a sinister figure known only as ""the Stranger"" lurks in the shadows, watching and waiting for his chance to claim the doubloons for himself. With its colorful cast of characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric setting, Doubloons is a classic tale of adventure, greed, and betrayal that will keep readers guessing until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) was an English author, playwright, and poet. He was born in Mount Abu, India, but spent most of his childhood in Devon, England. Phillpotts was a prolific writer, publishing more than 250 works of fiction, drama, and poetry during his long career. Phillpotts began his writing career as a journalist but soon turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, "Lying Prophets," in 1897. In addition to his novels, Phillpotts was also a successful playwright, writing more than 30 plays for the stage. His plays often dealt with social issues and were popular with audiences in both England and the United States. During his career, Phillpotts received numerous literary awards and honors, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1937. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the Royal Society of Arts. Phillpotts continued to write well into his nineties, and his last novel, "The Virgin in the Ice," was published in 1959. Today, Phillpotts is remembered as one of England's most prolific and versatile authors of the early 20th century. His works continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 516g
• ISBN-13: 9781436825276
• ISBN-10: 143682527X
• Artikelnr.: 24912725