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The Mystery of Choice: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Mystery of Choice: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Mystery of Choice is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) (1865–1933).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Mystery of Choice" by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of short stories published in 1897. Set primarily in the atmospheric landscapes of Brittany, France, these interconnected tales blend natural beauty with macabre and eerie elements. The collection follows American protagonist Dick Darrel through three stories involving butterfly collecting rivalries, beetle observations, and priestly curses, while other tales explore ghostly transformations, uncanny islands, and mysterious creatures. The final piece is a poem about forgiveness.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Mystery of Choice
  • Author credits: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) (1865–1933)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • American fiction -- 19th century
  • Horror tales, American
  • Short stories, American

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
  • Category: Short Stories

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