A Splendid Hazard

By Harold MacGrath

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In rainy Paris, an American correspondent is drawn into a world of naval mysteries and historical admiration when a chance encounter sparks both romance and adventure.

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Literature Fiction

Released

2005-04-20

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Summary

"A Splendid Hazard" by Harold MacGrath is an early 20th-century tale that follows American correspondent John Fitzgerald into a whirlwind of Parisian intrigue and maritime escapades with Admiral Killigrew and his daughter, Laura. The story begins as Fitzgerald strolls through rain-soaked Paris, contemplating Napoleon’s impact, when he meets the enigmatic Karl Breitmann, leading to an invitation for dinner and an unexpected bond over shared fascinations with history and adventure. At Napoleon’s tomb, Fitzgerald is immediately taken by Laura Killigrew, sparking a romance that unfolds against a landscape of historical reflection and mysterious happenings, setting the scene for Fitzgerald's thrilling journey into a complex web of romance, history, and suspense.