Pledged to the Dead by Seabury Quinn
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"Pledged to the Dead" by Seabury Quinn is a supernatural crime fiction story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on themes of love, commitment, and the supernatural, presenting a tale where the living interact with the dead. The plot unfolds around Ned Minton, a young man who becomes entangled in a haunting romance with Julie d'Ayen, a woman who, unbeknownst to him, has been deceased for over a century.
In this intriguing story, Ned finds himself caught between his love for Nella, his living fiancée, and his ethereal connection with Julie. After a fateful encounter in New Orleans, Ned becomes pledged to Julie, leading to a series of supernatural events, including deadly encounters with a snake associated with Julie's vengeful caretaker. Jules de Grandin, a French detective, aids Ned in navigating this otherworldly dilemma, ultimately uncovering the tragic love story behind Julie's plight. As the narrative progresses, the true meaning of love, fidelity, and the consequences of promises made are deftly explored, culminating in a poignant resolution where love transcends even death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Quinn, Seabury, 1889-1969 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pledged to the Dead |
| Series Title | Produced from Weird Tales October 1937. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paranormal fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32514 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32514-9 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 589 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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