A servant of Satan: Romantic career of Prado the assassin by Louis Berard
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"A Servant of Satan: Romantic Career of Prado the Assassin" by Louis Berard is a narrative account of crime written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic figure of Prado, an assassin infamous for his cunning and intelligence, who recounts his life leading up to his execution. The text explores themes of betrayal, societal class, and the intricate web of Prado's life, weaving through various cities and involving
a cast of characters. The opening of the book introduces us to the protagonist, Count Frederick von Waldberg, also known as Prado, who is entrenched in a life of crime and deceit. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about his secret marriage, subsequent turmoil, and the rejection he faces from society. Following a series of escalating events, including violent confrontations and betrayal, the young count finds himself spiraling further into a dangerous lifestyle. His relationships and choices lead to catastrophic consequences, setting the stage for his eventual fate as a criminal facing the guillotine—all while hinting at the deeper troubles that plague his family lineage. The prologue and early chapters serve to establish a sense of foreboding and intrigue around Prado's character, ensuring reader engagement as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Berard, Louis |
|---|---|
| Title | A servant of Satan: Romantic career of Prado the assassin |
| Series Title | Far and Near Series, No. 8 |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54805 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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