The Haunted Bookshop · Chapter
Endnotes explained
The chapter consists of endnotes, including a note to booksellers and a proofreading observation about a possible unconscious borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson.
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The chapter consists of endnotes, including a note to booksellers and a proofreading observation about a possible unconscious borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs when Roger casually reveals he sold *Philip Dru*—a book he despises—t…
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“The latter half of this chapter may be omitted by all readers who are not booksellers.”
Only booksellers need to read the second half of this chapter.
A direct address to the reader regarding the intended audience.
“Surely this phrase was unconsciously lifted from R. L. S. But where does the original occur? — C. D. M.”
This phrase appears to be an unintentional borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson, though the exact source is unknown.
A proofreading comment questioning the originality of a phrase.
