| Author |
Fauley, Wilbur Finley, 1872-1942 |
| Title |
Shuddering castle
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: Green Circle Books, 1936.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Shuddering Castle" by Wilbur Finley Fauley is a novel filled with imaginative science fiction elements, likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a peculiar family with eccentric scientific pursuits, it revolves around the establishment of radio communication with Mars and the mysterious events that unfold within the family's castle. The main characters include the aging bachelor Henry Royce, his concerned brother Livingston, their charming niece Patricia, and a group of scientists and suitors who become intertwined in the unfolding intrigue. The opening of "Shuddering Castle" introduces the Royce family, who maintain a secluded life in their grand home in Long Island while holding fast to their traditional values. This routine is interrupted when Henry becomes obsessed with the possibility of contacting Martian life through radio waves. As strange occurrences begin to unravel around them, including the appearance of a mysterious visitor from Mars, the stage is set for a mix of thrilling adventure and romance. Henry's obsession spills over into his interactions with the local press, particularly with reporter Bob McGinity, leading to tensions within the family and foreshadowing the chaos that is yet to come. The narrative hints at a complex relationship web involving Patricia and a visiting prince, all against the backdrop of scientific discovery and family legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Radio broadcasting -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71806 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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