The Masquerader by Katherine Cecil Thurston
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"The Masquerader" by Katherine Cecil Thurston is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around John Chilcote, a member of Parliament who grapples with the pressures of his political life and personal demons, particularly his addiction to morphia. The narrative begins in a fog-laden London, where Chilcote encounters a doppelganger named John Loder, setting off a chain of events that explores themes of identity, desperation, and the façade
of social appearances. At the start of the novel, a significant fog disrupts London life, and it is on this night that Chilcote's struggle with his identity and addiction becomes pronounced. He navigates the dense fog both literally and metaphorically, illustrating his self-absorbed and tumultuous state. After an unsettling encounter with a mysterious stranger who shares his striking resemblance, Chilcote experiences a blend of fascination and distress. The conversation hints at greater themes of ambition and downfall, particularly surrounding a public figure named Lexington. As this initial scene unfolds, it becomes clear that the duality of the characters and their individual struggles will play a crucial role in the unfolding narrative. Chilcote's increasing unrest foreshadows his later desperate proposal to Loder, which will shape the course of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thurston, Katherine Cecil, 1875-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Masquerader |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Masquerader_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | Legislators -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Impersonation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5422 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 596 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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