A Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without Morals by Nicholas Carter
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"A Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without Morals" by Nicholas Carter is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story sets the stage for an intense drama involving themes of betrayal, murder, and mental instability, following the complexities between two partners in a mining venture—James Stone and Winthrop Crawford. The narrative promises a deep exploration of their deteriorating relationship, complicated by Stone's psychological struggles and violent tendencies. The opening
of the novel introduces a tense scene where James Stone attempts to assassinate his partner, Crawford, from a hidden position in the mountains. After the failed attempt, the narrative shifts to a conversation between Stone and Dr. Charlie Floyd, who suspects that Stone's mental state is deteriorating and attempts to persuade him to seek help. Despite Stone's resistance, Floyd insists on his friend's need for treatment, highlighting the depths of their troubled friendship. As the plot unfolds, themes of loyalty and the fragility of the human mind come into play, setting the stage for a gripping tale of crime and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
|---|---|
| Title | A Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without Morals |
| Credits | David Edwards, Nahum Maso i Carcases, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Popular literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63143 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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