The City in the Clouds by Guy Thorne
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"The City in the Clouds" by C. Ranger Gull is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in Brazil with Gideon Mendoza Morse, a wealthy and influential figure, and introduces a mysterious atmosphere surrounding his daughter, Juanita, and their social circle. The narrative swiftly transitions to London, where the focus shifts to Tom Kirby, a journalist managing the Evening Special, who soon becomes captivated by Juanita's beauty and
charm. At the start of the book, we witness Gideon Morse's idyllic life, juxtaposed with an ominous encounter with two visitors who seem intent on stirring unrest. As Morse navigates social complexities and dark threats, the narrative then introduces Kirby, who, intrigued by Morse’s daughter, quickly finds himself entangled in an unexpected rivalry with his close friends, who also aspire to win Juanita's affection. A pivotal revelation by a young journalist hints at a far-reaching secret connected to the towering structures arising in Richmond, setting the stage for suspense and interpersonal drama that hints at deeper themes of ambition, desire, and the consequences of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | The City in the Clouds |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Utopias -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37270 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37270-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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