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The Opal Serpent

By Fergus Hume

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The Opal Serpent

By Fergus Hume

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The Opal Serpent is a novel that explores the themes of ambition, love, and the hidden complexities of identity. The story follows a young aspiring writer who leaves behind his oppressive family life to seek his fortune in London. In the city, he becomes romantically involved with the daughter of a mysterious pawnbroker, whose family secrets are tied to a peculiar opal brooch. The narrative begins with the protagonist's struggles against family control and his desire for independence, which leads him into the world of literature. His encounter with the enigmatic Sylvia and her father's mysterious behavior around the brooch introduces an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. As the story unfolds, the tension between personal aspirations and the shadows of family secrets grows, creating an underlying sense of foreboding. The novel delves into how the pursuit of ambition can be complicated by past relationships and unspoken truths, suggesting that the search for success may uncover darker aspects of one's identity and desires.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
222
Release Date:
2025-03-01
Publication Date:
2025-03-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9370812431
ISBN13:
9789370812437
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
319 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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