The Power-House by John Buchan
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| Author | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
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| Title | The Power-House |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power-House |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Power-House" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of characters, including the key figures Leithen, Deloraine, and Pitt-Heron, as they delve into a mystery surrounding the disappearance of Pitt-Heron, who has gone off to Moscow under suspicious circumstances. The narrative combines adventure with political intrigue and hints at darker themes of manipulation and power. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Leithen, a barrister and member of Parliament, who discusses various topics with his friend Tommy Deloraine. When Tommy reveals that their mutual acquaintance, Charles Pitt-Heron, has gone missing after exhibiting odd behavior related to scientific experiments, Leithen's intrigue is piqued. As he learns more about the people intertwined in Pitt-Heron’s life, particularly a mysterious butler named Tuke and a character named Andrew Lumley with unsettling views on civilization, Leithen feels compelled to uncover the truth about Pitt-Heron's whereabouts and the potential dangers he faces. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and an exploration of the underlying threats to societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Legal stories |
| Subject | Leithen, Edward (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57631 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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