The Tremendous Event

The Tremendous Event follows a fishing vessel that witnesses a catastrophic waterspout, leading to the sinking of a liner, while a young man navigates the chaos in pursuit of love and adventure. Amidst the turmoil, themes of courage and determination emerge as he seeks to ensure the safety of those he cares about.

By Maurice LeBlanc · First published 1903 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller · 16 chapters · 67,736 words

First lines

"Oh, but this is terrible! " cried Simon Dubosc. "Edward, just listen!"

And the young Frenchman, drawing his friend away from the tables arranged in little groups on the terraces of the club-house, showed him, in the late edition of the _Argus_, which a motorcyclist had just brought to the New Golf Club, this telegram, printed in heavy type:

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The Tremendous Event is listed on Textopian as a novel by Maurice LeBlanc, dated 1903 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Maurice LeBlanc
• Date: 1903 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
• Length: 67,736 words
• Structure: 16 chapters, 1,656 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a central mystery that needs to be solved, typical of LeBlanc's work.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with characters facing challenges and exploring new situations.
• Thriller — The story contains suspenseful elements that create tension and excitement for the reader.
• Science Fiction — The themes may involve speculative elements that explore futuristic or scientific concepts.

Tags

Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Crime · Detective Fiction · French Literature · Classic Novel · Pulp Fiction · Early 20th Century · Literary Genre · Plot Twist · Surprise Ending

Contents

• The Suit
• Inside the Wreck
• The Crossing
• Along the Cable
• Good-Bye, Simon
• Side by Side
• The Great Upheaval
• The Battle
• Virgin Soil
• The Chief's Reward
• Triumph
• Hell on Earth
• Lynx-Eye
• The Fight for the Gold
• On the War-Path
• The High Commissioner for the New Territories

More by Maurice LeBlanc

• The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (1907)
• 813 (1910)
• The Teeth of the Tiger (1914)
• The Cristal Stopper (1912)
• Arsène Lupin (1907)
• The Hollow Needle (1909)
• The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1922)
• The Blonde Lady (1910)
• All works by Maurice LeBlanc