A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men by William John Locke

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Author Locke, William John, 1863-1930
Illustrator Campbell, Blendon, 1872-1969
Title A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men
Note Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Shon McCarley, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed
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Summary "A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men" by William John Locke is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This novella delves into themes of personal discovery and the essence of Christmas, focusing on three distinguished men—a physicist, an archaeologist, and an empire builder—who find themselves on an unexpected journey during the Christmas season. As they travel together to a remote location in Cornwall, they encounter a series of uncanny events that lead to profound revelations about life, death, and the true spirit of Christmas. In the story, Sir Angus McCurdie, Professor Biggleswade, and Lord Doyne reluctantly agree to travel to the Deverills' home for Christmas despite their disdain for the holiday. Their journey becomes increasingly challenging as they face delays and harsh weather conditions. Once they reach their destination, a series of mysterious and tragic events unfold, including discovering a dead man outside a derelict house and assisting a woman in childbirth. With the arrival of the newborn baby, the three men experience a transformative moment, awakening their lost connections to humanity and the deeper meaning of life. Ultimately, the narrative illustrates how they, like the biblical wise men, find their own gifts—love, connection, and hope—at a time they initially deemed meaningless. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 10707
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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