The rat-trap: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The rat-trap is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wyllarde, Dolf (1871–1950).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rat-Trap" by Dolf Wyllarde is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of colonial intrigue and military presence, the story introduces us to the lives of several key figures on Key Island, including Captain Alaric Lewin and his wife, Leoline, who are navigating their new life in a remote British outpost. The narrative hints at social dynamics, conflicts, and power struggles inherent in this colonial setting, exploring themes of ambition and the human spirit in challenging environments. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Lewin and his wife as they arrive in Key Island, where the local atmosphere is as stifling as the temperature. Moments of humor and idyllic observations about their surroundings juxtapose with the unease regarding the civil unrest they have arrived amidst. Leoline's keen awareness of her husband’s new role and the powerful figures around them sets a tone of curiosity and ambition, as she reflects on the possible connections and influence they could achieve. The opening portion establishes foundational relationships and hints at tensions, particularly surrounding the enigmatic Administrator, Evelyn Gregory, who dominates the local political landscape, suggesting that political intrigue will be at the heart of the story.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The rat-trap
- Author credits: Wyllarde, Dolf (1871–1950)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- Colonies -- Fiction
- Imaginary places -- Fiction
- Islands -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Spouses -- Fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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