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by Louis Tracy · 1863–1928
"The Silent Barrier" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Charles K. Spencer, an American mining engineer who finds himself in London after a series of successful ventures. His life takes an intriguing turn when he becomes enchanted by a young woman named Helen Wynton, whom he overhears discussing her modest life and dreams about traveling to the Swiss Alps. Spencer's desire to grant Helen a grand adventure unfolds amid a backdrop of romance and social intrigue. The opening of the story introduces us to Spencer as he navigates a luxurious hotel, where he becomes captivated by Helen and her friend Millicent. Through their lively conversation, we learn about their aspirations and daily struggles, revealing Helen's work as a secretary to a scientist while pursuing her own writing ambitions. As Spencer decides to play a 'fairy godfather' role, planning to send Helen on a trip to Switzerland under the guise of a journalistic assignment, the dynamics between the characters hint at tension and potential conflict, particularly with the arrival of the mysterious Mark Bower, who shows undue interest in Helen's journey. This immersive beginning sets the stage for a tale that promises adventure, romantic entanglements, and the exploration of societal norms.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 379 min
- Words
- 83,417
- Chapters
- 42
- Paragraphs
- 1,905
- Price
- Free
- Adventure stories
- Mystery fiction
- Switzerland -- Fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Fiction
"Well, give my greetings to the high Alps.
"Nun, richten Sie meine Grüße an die hohen Alpen aus.
I have climbed most of them in my time.
Ich habe die meisten von ihnen in meiner Zeit bestiegen.
More improbable things have happened than that I may renew the acquaintance with some of my old friends this year.
Unwahrscheinlichere Dinge sind geschehen, als dass ich dieses Jahr die Bekanntschaft mit einigen meiner alten Freunde erneuern kann.
What fun if you and I met on the Matterhorn or Jungfrau!
Was für ein Spaß, wenn Sie und ich auf dem Matterhorn oder Jungfrau aufeinandertreffen würden!
But they are far away from the valley of the inn, and perhaps you do not climb."
Aber sie liegen weit entfernt vom Tal der Herberge, und vielleicht klettern Sie nicht."
"I have never had the opportunity; but I mean to try.
"Ich hatte noch nie die Gelegenheit; aber ich werde es versuchen.
Moreover, it is part of my undertaking."
Außerdem ist es Teil meiner Unternehmung."
About the author
Louis Tracy1863–1928
Louis Tracy, born Patrick Joseph Treacy in Liverpool in 1863, was a British journalist and prolific writer of fiction.
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #31635
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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