Secret of the Earth Star: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Secret of the Earth Star is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kuttner, Henry (1915–1958).
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"Secret of the Earth Star" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around a precious gem known as the Earth Star, which is entwined with themes of danger, intrigue, and identity as characters navigate their roles in a complex plot involving crime and power. The narrative introduces multiple characters, including Seth Martell and his sons, who become embroiled in the machinations surrounding the gem, which has implications beyond mere wealth. At the start of the novel, the setting shifts between a luxurious business meeting in India and the subsequent chaos caused by the theft of the Earth Star. The characters include a Rajah who is desperate to acquire the jewel, a masked intruder known as the Merlin, and Seth Martell, a prominent figure entangled in a quest for justice amidst potential betrayal from within his own family. As tensions escalate, the story hints at deeper conflicts that intertwine personal motivations with broader geopolitical ambitions, paving the way for thrilling developments in the subterranean mysteries of Alu.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Secret of the Earth Star
- Author credits: Kuttner, Henry (1915–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Brothers -- Fiction
- Jewel thieves -- Fiction
- Science fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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