The great amulet: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The great amulet: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The great amulet is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Diver, Maud (1867–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Great Amulet" by Maud Diver is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex relationship between the main characters, Quita Maurice and Captain Eldred Lenox, particularly following their swift marriage and the emotional turmoil that ensues. The novel explores themes of love, artistic ambition, and the struggles of personal identity against societal expectations. At the start of the narrative, the wedding of Quita and Eldred takes place in Zermatt with minimal ceremony, setting the stage for their journey into married life amidst the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The opening chapters depict the nuances of their personalities and emotional dynamics, revealing Quita's artistic sensibilities and sense of independence, contrasted with Eldred's reserved and protective demeanor. Their departure to the Eiffel Alp Hotel marks the beginning of a crucial period of adjustment, as both characters grapple with the weight of their choices and the past that may haunt their future together. The tension between their desires and societal norms is palpable, hinting at the conflicts that will arise as the plot unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The great amulet
- Author credits: Diver, Maud (1867–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- India -- Fiction
- India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
