Doom Castle by Neil Munro

"Doom Castle" by Neil Munro is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Count Victor Jean, Comte de Montaiglon, arriving in a remote and desolate Scottish landscape, vastly different from the lively streets of Paris he left behind. As he navigates this eerie land, he soon finds himself threatened by a group of rough locals, which hints at the adventure and conflict that lies ahead. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Count Victor, experiences a sense of solitude and foreboding in the striking yet desolate Scottish countryside. After being accosted by a group of men, resulting in the death of his horse, he nervously makes his way to Doom Castle, which he soon discovers is a grim and austere place that stands in stark contrast to the elegance he expected. As he arrives at the castle, he is introduced to the baron and his peculiar servant, Mungo, who both offer glimpses into the unique character and atmosphere of Doom. The opening chapters establish a sense of suspense and mystery, laying the groundwork for Count Victor’s impending confrontations and explorations in this strange land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Munro, Neil, 1864-1930
LoC No. 01010020
Title Doom Castle
Credits Produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Jacobites -- Fiction
Subject Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction
Subject Spies -- Scotland -- Highlands -- Fiction
Subject Nobility -- France -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 21333
Release Date
Last Update Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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