Ralestone Luck

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Ralestone Luck

by Andre Norton

EN·~5 hours

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A restless trio of siblings, the Ralestones, set out from their crumbling aristocratic past in search of a fresh start in the deep South. Their banter is sharp and full of self‑deprecating humor, as they trade titles like “Lord,” “Lady,” and “Marquess” while trying to keep a battered roadster running on a shoestring budget. The journey takes them to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a Louisiana bayou, where the promise of new fortunes hangs as loosely as the weather‑worn signs on the roadside.

Amid the swamp’s whispering reeds, the family clings to an old family legend—the Luck of Lorne—summoned by a cryptic chant about oak leaves, sea waves, and a rusted broadsword. This lingering myth fuels their daring plans, from imagined piracy to daring schemes against looming creditors. As they settle into their new, quirky home, the Ralestones discover that the South’s mysteries may be just as intoxicating as the treasure they hope to claim.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (326K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Jason Isbell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-07-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andre Norton

Andre Norton

1912–2005

A pioneering force in science fiction and fantasy, this prolific storyteller opened the door for generations of young readers with fast-moving adventures, far-flung worlds, and the beloved Witch World novels.

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