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The Robert W. Chambers Library

The Robert W. Chambers Library

By: Robert W. Chambers
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Behind these doors lie romances of vanished courts, haunted studios, distant wars, and the pale, troubling light of stranger worlds. The Robert W. Chambers Library presents the works of Robert W. Chambers read in full: tales of beauty, peril, desire, and that subtle shadow which falls across even the brightest afternoon. Enter quietly; some books are best approached as one approaches a dream, or a forbidden play.Public domain
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  • The Dark Star Chapter 19 - The Captain of the Volhynia

    The Dark Star Chapter 19 - The Captain of the Volhynia
    Jul 4 2026
    In which Mr. Neeland, an artist carrying important papers aboard the Volhynia, engages in an amiable and candid conversation with Captain West about the grave political tensions gathering in Europe and the intrigues shadowing his voyage. Their discourse, rich with speculation on alliances and looming conflict, is tempered by moments of light-hearted camaraderie that reflect the curious blend of duty and humanity at sea.
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    11 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 18 - By Radio

    The Dark Star Chapter 18 - By Radio
    Jul 3 2026
    In which a gentleman aboard the Volhynia suffers a sudden illness from a mysterious substance in his dinner, leading to a tense and curious encounter with a poised nurse and a peculiar companion. Amid whispered conversations and cryptic exchanges, underlying motives and veiled identities quietly dance against the sombre backdrop of the voyage.
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    30 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 17 - A White Skirt

    The Dark Star Chapter 17 - A White Skirt
    Jul 2 2026
    In which Neeland, ever vigilant and solitary upon the vast Atlantic, guards his mysterious olive-wood box with unwavering care amidst the indifferent beauty of the sea and the curious passengers aboard the Volhynia. A subtle intrusion in his stateroom and a fragrant handkerchief kindle his suspicions, compelling him to observe those around him with a new wariness as the voyage unfolds.
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    16 mins
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