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Title: The Pink Shop
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by La
Trobe University (Australia)
Summary: "The Pink Shop" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Madame Coralie, a mysterious beautician running a discreet and exclusive shop that promises to rejuvenate tired and aging women, entangling society's elite in its secrets. The narrative begins with hints of intrigue and deception surrounding her clientele, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Branwin, who seeks to reclaim her youth through Madame Coralie’s treatments. The opening of the novel introduces Madame Coralie’s enchanting yet secretive establishment, setting up an atmosphere laden with mystique. Lady Branwin, a client who hopes to regain her youthful beauty, is depicted with a mix of apprehension and desperation, revealing her complex relationship with her dismissive husband and her daughter, Audrey. As the story unfolds, complications arise with the emergence of a murder linked to the shop, raising questions about the intertwining lives of its patrons and the dark undercurrents of the beauty industry. The narrative promises a blend of social commentary, suspense, and personal drama, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56237
Published: Dec 23, 2017
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Pink Shop
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by La
Trobe University (Australia)
Summary: "The Pink Shop" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Madame Coralie, a mysterious beautician running a discreet and exclusive shop that promises to rejuvenate tired and aging women, entangling society's elite in its secrets. The narrative begins with hints of intrigue and deception surrounding her clientele, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Branwin, who seeks to reclaim her youth through Madame Coralie’s treatments. The opening of the novel introduces Madame Coralie’s enchanting yet secretive establishment, setting up an atmosphere laden with mystique. Lady Branwin, a client who hopes to regain her youthful beauty, is depicted with a mix of apprehension and desperation, revealing her complex relationship with her dismissive husband and her daughter, Audrey. As the story unfolds, complications arise with the emergence of a murder linked to the shop, raising questions about the intertwining lives of its patrons and the dark undercurrents of the beauty industry. The narrative promises a blend of social commentary, suspense, and personal drama, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56237
Published: Dec 23, 2017
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.