The Beads Of Tasmer (1894)
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ISBN10: 1163985953
ISBN13: 9781163985953
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163985953
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Beads of Tasmer is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr and first published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Newcombe. Bertha is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is engaged to marry a man named George St. George, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Bertha's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a set of mysterious beads from her grandmother.The beads are said to have magical powers and are believed to be cursed. Bertha becomes obsessed with the beads and begins to experience strange visions and dreams. She soon discovers that the beads are connected to a long-lost treasure and sets out on a quest to find it.As Bertha travels across Europe in search of the treasure, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome artist, a cunning thief, and a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about the beads than he is letting on. Along the way, Bertha must confront her own fears and insecurities as she navigates the dangerous world of treasure hunting.The Beads of Tasmer is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and supernatural intrigue. It is a classic tale of a young woman's quest for independence and self-discovery, set against a backdrop of exotic locations and ancient legends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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