Above the Dark Tumult: An Adventure

Name: Above the Dark Tumult: An Adventure
Author: Hugh Walpole

Above the Dark Tumult is a thrilling adventure novel set in the early 20th century. It follows the story of young Englishman, John Daunt, who is sent to the remote island of St. Kilda to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a local girl. John soon discovers that the island is home to a strange and dangerous cult, and he must use all of his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful girl, and a sinister cult leader. As he delves deeper into the island's secrets, John finds himself in a race against time to save the girl and uncover the truth behind the cult's sinister plans. Above the Dark Tumult is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid characters and captivating plot, it is sure to be a hit with fans of adventure fiction.

By Hugh Walpole · First published 1931 · Genre: Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 14 chapters · 68,281 words

First lines

-"This form, this face, this life Living to live in a world of time beyond me; let me Resign my life for this life, my speech for that unspoken, The awakened lips parted, the hope, the new ships." -T.S. Eliot

I am aware, I fancy, of most of the dangers of narrative in the first person, but it appears to me that there is no other possible method for this particular story.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Hugh Walpole
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
Length: 68,281 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 1,489 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure — The title of the book, 'Above the Dark Tumult: An Adventure', suggests that the book is an adventure story, with the protagonist facing danger and excitement.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Hugh Walpole and is not based on real events.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period, and the plot and characters are based on real events and people from that time.
Romance — The book contains elements of romance, as the protagonist is involved in a love story with another character.