Ambrotox and Limping Dick by Oliver Fleming
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"Ambrotox and Limping Dick" by Oliver Fleming is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the lives of several characters connected to a country house, including Randal Bellamy, his guest Theophilus Caldegard, and Caldegard's daughter, Amaryllis. As they navigate personal relationships and secrets, a mysterious drug named Ambrotox emerges, posing both potential wonder and danger. The opening of the book introduces us to Randal Bellamy’s country home
and a breakfast gathering with Amaryllis and her father. Amaryllis reflects on her time spent with them, suggesting a blend of comfort and impending change. As conversations unfold, hints of the secrets surrounding Ambrotox begin to surface, particularly concerning its dangers and the potential for abuse. Meanwhile, tension arises with the arrival of Randal's brother, Dick, who harbors a buried secret that could threaten their lives. This backdrop of familial dynamics and the looming threat of Ambrotox sets the stage for a deeper exploration of character motivations and the risks tethered to scientific discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fleming, Oliver |
|---|---|
| Title | Ambrotox and Limping Dick |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20119 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20119-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 247 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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