The Medici Boots by Pearl Norton Swet
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About this eBook
| Author | Swet, Pearl Norton |
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| Title | The Medici Boots |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Medici Boots" by Pearl Norton Swet is a supernatural thriller written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a cursed pair of boots originally owned by a woman from the infamous Medici family in Renaissance Florence. The narrative explores themes of possession, danger, and the malevolent influence of the past as the boots carry a dark legacy that impacts those who come into contact with them. The plot centers on Silas Dickerson, who bequeaths his eclectic collection to his relatives, including the notorious Medici boots. His nephew, John Delameter, and his wife, Suzanne, dismiss an ominous note warning against the boots. As Suzanne becomes increasingly fascinated with the boots, she unknowingly succumbs to their sinister influence, exhibiting violent and strange behavior. The story escalates with eerie occurrences and a series of brutal events, leading to a climax where John must confront the horrifying truth of the boots' dark past to save his wife. Ultimately, Eric, John's brother, recognizes the necessity of destroying the boots to liberate Suzanne from their curse, emphasizing the connection between past sins and present dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32639 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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