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Title: Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Mrs. Vanderstein's Jewels" by Mrs. Charles Bryce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the wealthy and glamorous Mrs. Vanderstein, who is obsessed with the world of royalty and high society. Through her interactions with her beauty specialist, Madame Querterot, and her companion Barbara, the narrative explores themes of vanity, social status, and the pursuit of beauty. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mrs. Vanderstein, who is preparing for an evening at the opera with the hopes of impressing the Queen in attendance. The opening scenes establish her luxurious lifestyle and obsession with appearance, as she is attended to by Madame Querterot, a hairdresser with a somewhat cynical outlook on beauty. Meanwhile, Barbara, a younger character, plays a role as a watchful observer and contrasts with the older woman's preoccupations. Amidst the light-hearted conversation about jewels, attractiveness, and expectations, hints of familial and social tension arise, particularly concerning Barbara's background and her relationship with Joe Sidney, a young man facing financial difficulties. The fascinating interplay of social dynamics and personal aspirations sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bryce, Marion
EBook No.: 42813
Published: May 26, 2013
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Murder -- Fiction
Subject: Jewel thieves -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by eagkw, Clarity and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Mrs. Vanderstein's Jewels" by Mrs. Charles Bryce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the wealthy and glamorous Mrs. Vanderstein, who is obsessed with the world of royalty and high society. Through her interactions with her beauty specialist, Madame Querterot, and her companion Barbara, the narrative explores themes of vanity, social status, and the pursuit of beauty. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mrs. Vanderstein, who is preparing for an evening at the opera with the hopes of impressing the Queen in attendance. The opening scenes establish her luxurious lifestyle and obsession with appearance, as she is attended to by Madame Querterot, a hairdresser with a somewhat cynical outlook on beauty. Meanwhile, Barbara, a younger character, plays a role as a watchful observer and contrasts with the older woman's preoccupations. Amidst the light-hearted conversation about jewels, attractiveness, and expectations, hints of familial and social tension arise, particularly concerning Barbara's background and her relationship with Joe Sidney, a young man facing financial difficulties. The fascinating interplay of social dynamics and personal aspirations sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bryce, Marion
EBook No.: 42813
Published: May 26, 2013
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Murder -- Fiction
Subject: Jewel thieves -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.