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Spanish Doubloons

    Spanish Doubloons is a classic romance novel by Camilla Kenyon. It deals with young women, treasure troves, aunts and Islands of the Pacific.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Spanish Doubloons

    "Spanish Doubloons" by Camilla Kenyon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around the quirky and tumultuous adventures of Virginia Harding, an orphan who is tasked with looking after her eccentric Aunt Jane. The plot thickens as Aunt Jane decides to embark on a treasure-hunting expedition for Spanish doubloons with the enigmatic Miss Violet Higglesby-Browne, drawing Virginia into a chaotic series of events that take them to the exotic Leeward Island. At the start of the narrative, Virginia is trying to enjoy a peaceful vacation, having sent Aunt Jane away to keep her out of trouble. However, a letter from Aunt Jane ignites a frantic journey to Panama, where she learns of her aunt's reckless plans to hunt for buried treasure. As Virginia arrives at the hotel, she discovers that Aunt Jane has already embarked on the journey and, driven by a desire to rescue her from potential danger, she hops onto a ship bound for the island. The opening chapters establish a humorous and adventurous tone, as well as introduce the colorful cast of characters, setting the stage for Virginia's mission to protect her aunt and sarcastically navigate the weird exploits surrounding the treasure hunt.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

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    • Young women
    • Love stories
    • Treasure troves
    • Aunts
    • Islands of the Pacific

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Spanish Doubloons?

    Spanish Doubloons was written by Camilla Kenyon.

    What genre is Spanish Doubloons?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

    Is Spanish Doubloons free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Spanish Doubloons?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday, Middlemarch and Emma.

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