The Pagan's Cup by Fergus Hume
"The Pagan's Cup" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the quaint village of Colester, the narrative introduces readers to Richard Pratt, an American who has eagerly settled in this picturesque yet insular community, and his interactions with the local inhabitants, particularly involving the enigmatic Mrs. Gabriel and her adopted son Leo Haverleigh. The plot navigates through themes of social dynamics, love, and personal strugglesas characters grapple with their desires and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the village of Colester is depicted as a peaceful, almost hidden gem in England, untouched by the hustle of modern life. We meet Pratt who enjoys the serenity of village life while attempting to win the trust of the wary locals. The opening also introduces Leo Haverleigh, who is torn between his obligations to his stern guardian, Mrs. Gabriel, and his blossoming romance with Sybil Tempest. As tensions rise around Leo's future and financial troubles, alongside Pratt's mysterious plan to gift a lavish altar cup to the chapel, the stage is set for a tale full of intrigue and emotional conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02004952 |
| Title | The Pagan's Cup |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by eagkw, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34835 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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