The Devil Stone by Beatrice Heron-Maxwell
The story follows the adventures of two young women, Sarah and Emily, who are sent to a remote Scottish island to investigate a mysterious stone. The stone is said to have magical powers, and the locals believe it is cursed. The girls soon discover that the stone is linked to a dark and powerful force, and they must use their courage and wits to uncover the truth. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and dangerous characters, including a mysterious stranger, a sinister cult, and a powerful witch. As the girls delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover secrets that could change the course of history. With the help of their newfound allies, they must find a way to stop the evil forces that threaten to destroy them all.
By Beatrice Heron-Maxwell · First published 1895 · Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure · 3,934 words
First lines
It was in the dusky, tepid twilight of a particularly hot, vaporous, drowsy day at Aix-les-bains, in Savoy, that I passed through the hotel garden, and prepared to take a languid stroll through the streets of the little town. I was tired of having nothing to do and no one to talk to; the other people staying at the Hotel de l'Europe were mostly foreigners, and, apart from that, entirely uninteresting; and as to my father, he was almost a nonentity to me at present, till his "course" was completed. From early morn to dewy eve he was immersed in the waters, either outwardly or inwardly, or both; and beyond occasional glimpses of him, arrayed in a costume resembling that of an Arab sheikh, being conveyed in pomp and a sedan chair to or from the baths, I was, figuratively speaking, an orphan until table d' hôte.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Beatrice Heron-Maxwell
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 3,934 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'The Devil Stone', suggests a supernatural element, which is a common feature of fantasy literature.
- Mystery — The book may contain elements of mystery, as the title implies a hidden or unknown element that needs to be uncovered.
- Adventure — The book may contain elements of adventure, as the title implies a journey or quest that needs to be undertaken.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as the author, Beatrice Heron-Maxwell, is known for writing romantic fiction.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · supernatural · occult · adventure · historical · fiction · dark · intrigue · paranormal · detective