The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Arthur Cosslett Smith
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"The Turquoise Cup, and, The Desert" by Arthur Cosslett Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Venice and portrays the intriguing dynamics between a cardinal and an English nobleman, Lord Vauxhall, who seeks a priceless artifact to win the heart of Lady Nora Daly. The narrative combines themes of love, ambition, and moral quandaries as it explores the lengths one might go to for
love. The opening of the novel introduces the Cardinal Archbishop enjoying a peaceful moment on his balcony, where he reflects on the struggles of existence, shown through his amusing dialogue with a pair of pigeons. Soon, he is visited by the Earl of Vauxhall, who expresses a desperate need to acquire a beautiful turquoise cup believed to be housed in the chapel treasury. The Earl is humorously depicted as a man incurred in love who, despite understanding the absurdity of his request, is determined to win Lady Nora's affection. This first encounter establishes the intriguing plot, character dynamics, and a blend of humor and warmth that suggests a deeper exploration of both devotion and folly as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, Arthur Cosslett, 1852-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeff Wigley, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Sahara -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cardinals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10608 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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