The Tremendous Event by Maurice Leblanc

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Author Leblanc, Maurice, 1864-1941
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Title The Tremendous Event
Note Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Tremendous Event" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Simon Dubosc, a young, adventurous Frenchman who finds himself at the center of an extraordinary catastrophe involving mysterious waterspouts that wreak havoc on ships in the English Channel. As the tale unfolds, themes of love, danger, and the human spirit's determination begin to emerge. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Simon Dubosc, shares a conversation with his friend Edward Rolleston at a golf club. They discuss alarming news reports detailing the recent sinking of ships due to bizarre weather phenomena, including massive waterspouts. As Simon grapples with the implications of these disasters, he also contemplates his romantic feelings for Isabel, the daughter of an English peer. This tension is heightened by the imminent danger posed by the sea and the challenges he faces regarding social class and love. The opening sets the stage for Simon's brave journey through both his personal struggles and the chaotic events that are about to test his mettle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Earthquakes -- Fiction
Subject English Channel -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33386
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Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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