"The King of Diamonds: A Tale of Mystery and Adventure" by Louis Tracy is a story set in the early 1900's, focusing on a boy named Philip Anson, whose life takes an unbelievable turn. The book throws us into Philip's tough world as he cares for his sick mother in London. After his family falls into poverty, Philip's strength is tested when a meteor full of diamonds crashes near his home, suddenly changing everything, including his family's past. The story explores themes like dealing with loss and the dangers that come with sudden wealth and the importance of hope and trust when solving the riddles concealing his family's history.
The King of Diamonds: A Tale of Mystery and Adventure
By Louis Tracy
A young boy's struggle to survive suddenly changes when a meteor full of diamonds crashes nearby, thrusting him into a world of mystery, wealth, and hidden family secrets.
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2012-08-13
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About the AuthorLouis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
Louis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
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