Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton
The story follows the Ralestone family's struggles to maintain their estate and fortune after a series of misfortunes and tragedies. The main character, a young man, returns home from abroad with a mysterious past and a hidden talent for magic. He must navigate his complicated relationships with his family members and confront the dark forces that threaten their future.
By Andre Norton · First published 1938 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 18 chapters · 73,234 words
First lines
"Once upon a time two brave princes and a beautiful princess set out to make their fortunes -- " began the dark-haired, dark-eyed boy by the roadster.
"Royalty is out of fashion," corrected Ricky Ralestone somewhat indifferently. "Can't you do better than that? " She gave her small, pert hat an exasperated tweak which brought the unoffending bowl-shaped bit of white felt into its proper position over her right eyebrow. "How long does it take Rupert to ask a single simple question?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andre Norton
- Date: 1938 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 73,234 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 1,865 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic themes and speculative elements, characteristic of the science fiction genre.
- Fantasy — The presence of magical elements and otherworldly settings aligns the story with fantasy conventions.
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and quests, typical of adventure narratives.
- Young Adult — The protagonist's journey and growth resonate with themes commonly found in young adult literature.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Western · Family Saga · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Love Story · Social Class · Prejudice · Racial Tension
Contents
- The Ralestones Come Home
- The Luck of the Lords of Lorne
- The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor
- Pistols for Two-Coffee for One
- Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones
- Satan Goes a-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands
- By our Luck!
- Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall
- Portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman
- Into the Swamp
- Ralestones to the Rescue!
- The Ralestones Bring Home a Reluctant Guest
- On such a Night as this-
- Pirate Ways are Hidden Ways
- Pieces of Eight-Ralestones' Fate!
- Ralestones Stand Together
- The Return of Rick Ralestone
- Rupert Brings Home his Marchioness