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Title: The Pauper of Park Lane
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Pauper of Park Lane" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing narrative revolves around the mysterious circumstances involving various characters, particularly concentrating on Charlie Rolfe and his sister, Marion. As secrets unfold, the atmosphere hints at intertwining love stories, social class disparity, and hidden dangers, suggesting a plot full of suspense and romance. The opening of the novel introduces a compelling mystery when Mr. Warner, a buyer at a high-end drapery shop, speculates about the enigmatic shop assistant Marion Rolfe and her secret admirer. As Marion's brother Charlie unexpectedly bids her farewell for a journey to Servia, a sense of foreboding envelops their interactions. Charlie's connections to a wealthy and eccentric financier, Samuel Statham, raise questions about hidden motives and possible tragic outcomes. Meanwhile, the ex-Minister Dr. Petrovitch expresses concerns over his daughter Maud's feelings for Charlie, suggesting that both romantic and familial tensions are ripe for exploration as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
Illustrator: Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923
EBook No.: 40835
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject: Spy stories
Subject: Murder -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Pauper of Park Lane
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Pauper of Park Lane" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing narrative revolves around the mysterious circumstances involving various characters, particularly concentrating on Charlie Rolfe and his sister, Marion. As secrets unfold, the atmosphere hints at intertwining love stories, social class disparity, and hidden dangers, suggesting a plot full of suspense and romance. The opening of the novel introduces a compelling mystery when Mr. Warner, a buyer at a high-end drapery shop, speculates about the enigmatic shop assistant Marion Rolfe and her secret admirer. As Marion's brother Charlie unexpectedly bids her farewell for a journey to Servia, a sense of foreboding envelops their interactions. Charlie's connections to a wealthy and eccentric financier, Samuel Statham, raise questions about hidden motives and possible tragic outcomes. Meanwhile, the ex-Minister Dr. Petrovitch expresses concerns over his daughter Maud's feelings for Charlie, suggesting that both romantic and familial tensions are ripe for exploration as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
Illustrator: Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923
EBook No.: 40835
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject: Spy stories
Subject: Murder -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.