The Lost Valley: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lost Valley is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Walsh, J. M. (James Morgan) (1897–1952).
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"The Lost Valley" by J. M. Walsh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Carstairs, a down-on-his-luck explorer who finds himself embroiled in a mysterious and potentially dangerous situation after saving the life of a man named Bryce. As Carstairs navigates this perilous landscape, he uncovers a web of intrigue, culminating in an unexpected romance with Moira Drummond, who reveals secrets that could endanger them both. At the start of the narrative, Carstairs is introduced as a weary traveler seeking solace from life’s hardships when he fortuitously stumbles upon the jovial Mr. Bryce at the beach. Their encounter escalates quickly when Carstairs intervenes in an assassination attempt on Bryce, which sets off a chain of events involving enemies, cryptic messages, and a calculated dangerous game of survival. The immediate tension is heightened by Carstairs’s interactions with the eccentric Bryce, hinting at deeper mysteries, and ultimately leading to more profound personal stakes involving Moira that further complicate his newfound entanglement.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lost Valley
- Author credits: Walsh, J. M. (James Morgan) (1897–1952)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Victoria -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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