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The oddly elusive brunette is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peterson, John Victor.
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"The Oddly Elusive Brunette" by John Victor Peterson is a science fiction novel likely written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the unexpected connection between a research physicist and a mysterious young woman who seems to transcend time and space, bringing in elements of romance and adventure. The plot dives into themes of love, scientific exploration, and the consequences of advanced technology. The narrative follows Dr. Robert Mitchell, a physicist working at the UNACMEA/WAGS facility in Wisconsin, who encounters Elaine Schoener, the daughter of a General, under perplexing circumstances. As he activates a particle accelerator, Elaine suddenly appears in his lab, claiming to have just been at Cape Canaveral. What ensues is a frantic search through various scientific facilities across the globe as she inexplicably flickers from one location to another. The story escalates as Robert tries to understand the scientific basis of her disappearances while grappling with his growing affection for her. Ultimately, he pursues not just the science behind her mysterious phenomena but also his heartfelt desire to bring her permanently back to him, culminating in a marriage that transcends their strange circumstances.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The oddly elusive brunette
- Author credits: Peterson, John Victor
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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