The Girl Philippa (eBook, ePUB) - W. Chambers, Robert; W. Chambers, Robert
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On the twenty-eighth of June, 1914, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, was murdered by a Serb in Serajevo, the capital of Bosnia. The murder was the most momentous crime ever committed in the world, for it altered the geography and the political and social history of that planet, and changed the entire face of the civilized and uncivilized globe. Generations unborn were to feel the consequences of that murder.

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On the twenty-eighth of June, 1914, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, was murdered by a Serb in Serajevo, the capital of Bosnia. The murder was the most momentous crime ever committed in the world, for it altered the geography and the political and social history of that planet, and changed the entire face of the civilized and uncivilized globe. Generations unborn were to feel the consequences of that murder.
Autorenporträt
Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was a prolific American author, best known for his work in the field of speculative fiction. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chambers pursued an eclectic range of interests throughout his life, manifesting in his varied literary output that includes romance, war stories, social fiction, and supernatural horror. He pursued art in Paris before turning his focus to writing, a transition that benefited from his keen visual sensibilities. Chambers' most enduring work, 'The King in Yellow' (1895), epitomizes his fascination with the macabre and has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, influencing writers such as H.P. Lovecraft. However, he also penned works of a different vein, such as 'The Girl Philippa' (1916), which highlights his versatility as an author. This romantic spy thriller showcases Chambers' adeptness at weaving suspense and drama into historical contexts, a skill that earned him a broad readership in the early 20th century. His literary style often melded rich descriptions with swift-paced plots, demonstrating a unique blend of the artistic and the accessible. Chambers' expansive catalog of work reflects the complexities and contradictions of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, capturing in fiction the zeitgeist of his times.