Motor Matt's Make-and-Break; or, Advancing the Spark of Friendship
by OpenStories
Original author: Stanley R. Matthews
"Motor Matt's Make-and-Break; or, Advancing the Spark of Friendship" by Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. This installment of the "Motor Matt" series centers on the protagonist, Matt King, known as Motor Matt, who embarks on a daring mission involving his friends Joe McGlory and Ping Pong, a resourceful Chinese boy. Their journey is intertwined with themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice as they confront challenges posed by a rogue broker and the complications of familial ties. At the start of the story, the narrative introduces Prebbles, the clerk of the unscrupulous broker Amos Murgatroyd, who is compelled by his past to seek help from Motor Matt after receiving a troubling letter about his son, Newt. Prebbles struggles with guilt over their strained relationship and the life choices that led his son astray. Motivated by the desire to mend their bond, Prebbles seeks out Matt, believing that the young motorist can help rescue Newt from bad influences. As Motor Matt and his companions set off in the aëroplane, they encounter obstacles and unexpected adversaries that add urgency to their quest, hinting at an action-packed narrative filled with twists and turns.
Motor Matt's Make-and-Break; or, Advancing the Spark of Friendship, by Stanley R. Matthews. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #52025.
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16 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Skeleton in the Closet1,764 words
- 2.Chapter II: What Next?1,694 words
- 3.Chapter III: Bringing the Skeleton Out1,741 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Marking Out a Course1,706 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Start1,574 words
- 6.Chapter VI: A Shot Across the Bows1,783 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Man Hunters1,654 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Fooling the Cowboys1,621 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Trailing Rope1,637 words
- 10.Chapter X: A Bolt From the Blue1,744 words
- 11.Chapter XI: "advancing the Spark."1,500 words
- 12.Chapter XII: The Trail to the River1,645 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Unwelcome Callers1,716 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: An Unexpected Turn1,656 words
- 15.Chapter XV: A Risky Venture1,370 words
- 16.Conclusion5,878 words