The Fifth Ace by Isabel Ostrander
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"The Fifth Ace" by Douglas Grant is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around Kearn Thode, a young petroleum engineer who arrives in the booming oil town of Limasito, Mexico. The narrative introduces a range of characters including Gentleman Geoff's spirited daughter, Billie, and the mysterious legend of the Lost Souls' Pool, hinting at themes of love, duty, and danger within the rich backdrop of a
developing frontier town. At the start of the story, Kearn Thode rides into Limasito and quickly discovers its charm as a thriving community bustling with potential. His encounter with Billie—a confident, captivating girl untouched by the roughness of her environment—leads him into the tension-filled world of gambling and local lore. The narrative sets up conflicts, hinting at a deeper connection between the characters and an emerging threat from the legendary El Negrito. As Kearn navigates this new landscape, the mysterious lore of the Lost Souls' Pool intertwines with his interactions, foreshadowing the complexities and trials he is bound to face in this intriguing locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ostrander, Isabel, 1883-1924 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gage, George W., 1887-1957 |
| LoC No. | 18012303 |
| Title | The Fifth Ace |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23885 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23885-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 802 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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