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Synopsis
A meticulous narrator records a deadly clockwork plot, where sunlight and steel collide in a high-stakes game of chance.
The Gates of Chance is a suspenseful journal that follows a dangerous plan built around a clock-case, a heat-triggered device, and a web of allies and enemies. The story blends smart plotting with a tense hunt, moving from urban schemes to a remote island as the clock ticks toward an irreversible moment.
With a calm, measured narrator and a fascination with mechanisms and timing, the book builds a mood of calculated danger. The premise hinges on a clever trap and the consequences when plans finally unfold under the glare of the sun.
- Explore a plotted scheme that hinges on precision, timing, and the power of sunlight.
- Follow a narrator who documents each step, countermeasure, and near-miss in a high-stakes game of wits.
- Experience a mix of suspense, dark humor, and the consequences of ambition gone too far.
- Enjoy a window into early 20th‑century storytelling that uses a journal format to heighten tension.
Ideal for readers who enjoy intricate plots, moody combos of science and danger, and classic suspense told through a first-person record of events.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
The Gates of Chance was written by Van Tassel Sutphen Harper Brothers in 1904. This is a 311 page book, containing 58383 words and 10 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of interconnected short stories that delve deeply into the human condition. The author explores the themes of ambition, failure, and desire through a cast of unique characters who grapple with the challenges of modern life. Set against the backdrop of New York City, these stories unfold in unexpected ways and explore the complexities of human nature. The author deftly weaves together elements of mystery, humor, and social commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the choices they make and the paths they forge in a world where success and failure are often intertwined. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781451011548_0
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