The Magic Curtain by Roy J. Snell
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Author | Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson), 1878-1959 |
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Title |
The Magic Curtain
A Mystery Story for Girls |
Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Credits | E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) |
Summary | "The Magic Curtain" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery story for young readers written in the early 20th century. The plot centers around a beautiful French boy named Pierre Andrews, who secretly dreams of becoming a great opera singer. As he navigates the world of wealth and glamour at the grand opera house, he becomes embroiled in a theft involving a diamond necklace, leading to a series of adventures filled with suspense and exploration of identity. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ominous atmosphere of an empty opera house at night, where Pierre, unassuming and delicate, is on the periphery of the upper-class events around him. Intrigued by the opulence he witnesses, he finds himself entwined in a theft he did not commit, and instead of fleeing, he contemplates remaining in the shadows. Following his escape from the ensuing chaos, Pierre's dilemma is further complicated by a friendship with the strong-willed Florence Huyler, who is determined to help him navigate this unexpected journey, revealing themes of aspiration, courage, and the intersections of social classes. As the narrative unfolds, readers will follow his exploits in disguise and the quest for truth amid mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
Subject | Thieves -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Women dancers -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 42137 |
Release Date | Feb 19, 2013 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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