The Pearl of Lima by Jules Verne

Name: The Pearl of Lima
Author: Jules Verne

The story revolves around a young man who inherits a pearl from his father and becomes embroiled in a plot to steal it. He travels to Lima, Peru, where he encounters various characters, including a mysterious woman and a group of thieves. The protagonist's journey takes him through the city's underworld, where he must use his wits to outsmart his pursuers and protect the pearl.

By Jules Verne · First published 1869 · Genre: Adventure, Fiction, Drama · 9 chapters · 30,065 words

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The sun had disappeared behind the snowy peaks of the Cordilleras; but the beautiful Peruvian sky long retains, through the transparent veil of night, the reflection of his rays; the atmosphere is impregnated with a refreshing coolness, which in these burning latitudes affords freedom of breath; it is the hour in which one can live a European life, and seek without on the verandas some cooling gentle zephyr; it seems as if a metallic roof was then interposed between the sun and the earth, which, retaining the heat and suffering only the light to pass, offers beneath its shelter a reparative repose.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jules Verne
Date: 1869 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Drama, Historical, Mystery
Length: 30,065 words
Structure: 9 chapters, 609 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The plot revolves around a treasure hunt and the challenges faced by the characters, embodying the essence of adventure.
Fiction — The narrative is a work of fiction, presenting imaginative scenarios and characters.
Drama — The story explores human emotions and conflicts, highlighting personal struggles and moral dilemmas.
Historical — The setting and context reflect historical elements, providing insight into the time period.