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Between the two world wars, on a hike in the English countryside, Professor John Hill takes refuge from a violent storm in a cave. There he nearly loses his life, but he also makes an astonishing discovery an ancient manuscript housed in a cunningly crafted metal box. Though a philologist by profession, Hill cannot identify the language used in the manuscript and the time period in which it was made, but he knows enough to make an educated guess that the book and its case are the fruits of a longlost, but advanced civilization.The translation of the manuscript and the search for its origins become a lifelong quest for Hill. As he uncovers an epic that both enchants and inspires him, he tracks down scholars from Oxford to Paris who can give him clues. Along the way, he meets several intriguing characters, including a man keenly interested in obtaining artifacts from a longlost civilization that he believes was the creation of a superior race, and will help him fulfill his ambition to rule other men. Concluding that Hill must have found something that may help him in this quest, but knowing not what it is and where it is hidden, he has Hill, his friends at Oxford, and his family shadowed and threatened until finally he and Hill face off in a final, climactic confrontation.A story that features a giant pirate and slaver, a human chameleon on a perilous metaphysical journey, a mysterious hermit, and creatures both deadly and beautiful, this is a novel that explores the consequences of the predominant ideas of the 20th Century.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel'? A: 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' is categorized under the Mystery genre.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' is T. M. Doran.
- Q: When was 'Toward the Gleam' published? A: 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' was published on March 25, 2012.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Toward the Gleam'? A: 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' contains 467 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Toward the Gleam' a new book? A: Yes, 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Toward the Gleam'? A: The main theme of 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' explores the quest for knowledge and the consequences of prevailing ideas from the 20th Century.
- Q: Does 'Toward the Gleam' include any notable characters? A: Yes, the novel features several intriguing characters, including Professor John Hill and a man interested in artifacts from a lost civilization.
- Q: What is the significance of the manuscript in the story? A: The ancient manuscript found by Professor Hill serves as the catalyst for his lifelong quest to uncover its origins and translation.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Toward the Gleam: A Novel' is a standalone book and is not part of a series.