Quick Action by Robert W. Chambers
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"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.)
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| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
| Title | Quick Action |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clairvoyants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Crystal gazing -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37528 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37528-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 316 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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