The Statue

The Statue

Arnold Bennett / Eden Phillpotts

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437339604
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''The Statue: A Story of International Intrigue and Mystery'' is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1908. The story revolves around a mysterious statue that is stolen from a small village in Devon, England. The statue is believed to have mystical powers and is highly valued by its owner, a wealthy collector of antiquities. The theft sets off a chain of events that leads to an international conspiracy involving a group of criminals and a secret society.The protagonist of the story is a young journalist named John Trenchard, who becomes embroiled in the investigation of the theft. He teams up with a local detective and a group of amateur sleuths to uncover the truth behind the theft and the people responsible for it. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the statue is connected to a larger conspiracy involving a powerful and dangerous organization.The novel is full of suspense, intrigue, and adventure as the characters race against time to solve the mystery and prevent a catastrophic event. It also explores themes of greed, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Overall, ''The Statue'' is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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