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Immerse yourself in the world of M. Maurice Renard, a celebrated modern French author renowned for his imaginative scientific romances. Fixed Flight invites you on a thrilling airborne adventure that pays homage to the daring exploits of Jules Vernes heroes. While drawing inspiration from Vernes visionary ideas, Renards narrative stands on its own as a compelling tale of intelligent anticipation that paves the way for scientific marvels yet to come. Join us on this exhilarating journey through the skies, as envisioned in the pages of the London Magazine, September 1910.

Dive into Maurice Renards wonderfully eccentric tale of mad science that draws inspiration from H. G. Wells The Island of Dr. Moreau, yet boldly ventures into its own surreal territory. When young Nicholas visits his enigmatic scientist uncle, Dr. Lerne, at a secluded French chateau, he cant shake the feeling that something is amiss. With strange noises echoing through the night and mysterious Germans working in a clandestine laboratory, Nicholas curiosity is piqued. As he grapples with his feelings for the beautiful Emma, who is also staying at the chateau, he soon finds himself embroiled in ...

Le pianiste virtuose Stephen Orlac est victime d'un grave accident de chemin de fer. Le docteur Cerral, un célèbre chirurgien à la réputation sulfureuse, sauve ses mains en pratiquant sur lui plusieurs opérations délicates. Stephen Orlac, bien que parfaitement remis physiquement, souffre d'un profond malaise. Malgré un travail acharné, il ne retrouve pas la dextérité qui l'avait rendu célèbre au piano. Il est tourmenté par de terribles hallucinations et, peu à peu, s'enfonce dans la dépression.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!M. Maurice Renard is a modern French author with a wide reputation won by his imaginative scientific romances. This story of a thrilling adventure in the air while recalling the exploits of Jules Verne's heroes owes but little to that master who anticipated so many of the scientific appliances which have since become accomplished facts. Supposititious as it may be, it comes legitimately under the heading of "intelligent anticipation".

M. Maurice Renard is a modern French author with a wide reputation won by his imaginative scientific romances. This story of a thrilling adventure in the air while recalling the exploits of Jules Verne's heroes owes but little to that master who anticipated so many of the scientific appliances which have since become accomplished facts. Supposititious as it may be, it comes legitimately under the heading of "intelligent anticipation". - Summary by London Magazine, September 1910