Monday, October 27, 2014

Jules Verne's "Ticket No '9672'" aka "The Lottery Ticket" (novel, non-genre, free): Introducing idyllic Norwegian countryside

Cover of novel Ticket No 9672 by Jules VerneI actually picked it up expecting an adventure, & got disappointed. It's readable enough, if you are in mood for a slow moving story in scenic locations with far too much descriptions & far too little dialogs or action.

Story summary.

Story is mostly set in Dal, a small town in Norway. A family of 3 Hansens - mother, daughter, & son, running an inn. Daughter's fiance has gone on a fishing expedition to Newfoundland, & the marriage is expected on his return; only his ship gets wrecked at sea, with all presumed dead.

Eventually, a bottle is found at sea, containing a lottery ticket bearing the number of story's title, & a farewell message at its back for the girl from fiance. News spreads, people get superstitious about the number, & begin sending bids to buy it. Add an influential man who'll get fond of the family & will move mountains to get positive proof of the sailor's death.

Eventually happy ending.

Fact sheet.

First published: 1886.
Download full text from Project Gutenberg, Feedbooks.
Rating: B.
Related: Stories of Jules Verne.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

buget buds
Good article and it’s very inspiring. Keep going!

Anonymous said...

cbd vape canada
Wonderful and meaningful blogs to look forward. Keep posting!

Anonymous said...


cannibis chocolate
Wonderful and meaningful blogs to look forward. Keep posting!

casinositeguide.com said...

It was a very good post indeed.

Green Kratom Strains said...

As a creative professional,
Green Kratom Strains has helped me stay inspired and motivated during long brainstorming sessions.

Red Bali Kratom said...



Red Bali Kratom has helped me find a sense of calm and focus in my daily meditation and yoga practices.

Green Sumatra Kratom said...

Using Green Sumatra Kratom has been a positive experience in managing my everyday stress, especially in high-pressure work environments.

White Bali Kratom said...


White Bali Kratom has been beneficial for my occasional digestive issues. I'm really thankful for this natural remedy.

White Elephant Kratom said...

White Elephant Kratom has been beneficial for my occasional digestive issues. I'm really thankful for this natural remedy.

>White Sumatra Kratom said...

I was pleasantly surprised at how White Sumatra Kratom helped me with my occasional headaches.

Anonymous said...


Grand Daddy Purple
Impressive! Lots of great info here. Keep posting!

Anonymous said...

Gorilla Glue #4
Impressive! Lots of great info here. Keep posting!

does kratom show up on a drug test said...

https://waymorenaturals.com/does-kratom-show-up-on-a-drug-test/ has helped me find a sense of calm and focus in my daily meditation and yoga practices.

can you bring kratom on a plane said...

https://waymorenaturals.com/can-you-bring-kratom-on-a-plane/ has been beneficial for my occasional digestive issues. I'm really thankful for this natural remedy.

Yellow Vietnam Kratom said...

I was pleasantly surprised at how Yellow Vietnam Kratom helped me with my occasional headaches.