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Title: The poisoned paradise: A romance of Monte Carlo
Original Publication: United States: Dodd, Mead and Company,1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
Summary: "The Poisoned Paradise: A Romance of Monte Carlo" by Robert W. Service is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of desperation, hope, and transformation against the backdrop of Monte Carlo, focusing on the character of Margot. Through her journey, readers are likely to witness her struggles with her past and her aspirations for a brighter future. At the start of the story, we meet a boy drawing in a shabby room, where his mother reminisces about their origins in Monaco and the beauty of their homeland. The narrative shifts to the troubled life of Margot, introduced as an outcast in a harsh domestic environment with an abusive mother. Margot's distressing interactions at home drive her to leave, embarking on a journey through the city which seems to be filled with unpredictable challenges. We see her naivety and resilience as she navigates through harsh realities, hinting at her future encounters and the character development that will unfold as she seeks a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958
EBook No.: 68549
Published: Jul 18, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Gambling -- Fiction
Subject: Monte-Carlo (Monaco) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The poisoned paradise: A romance of Monte Carlo
Original Publication: United States: Dodd, Mead and Company,1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
Summary: "The Poisoned Paradise: A Romance of Monte Carlo" by Robert W. Service is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of desperation, hope, and transformation against the backdrop of Monte Carlo, focusing on the character of Margot. Through her journey, readers are likely to witness her struggles with her past and her aspirations for a brighter future. At the start of the story, we meet a boy drawing in a shabby room, where his mother reminisces about their origins in Monaco and the beauty of their homeland. The narrative shifts to the troubled life of Margot, introduced as an outcast in a harsh domestic environment with an abusive mother. Margot's distressing interactions at home drive her to leave, embarking on a journey through the city which seems to be filled with unpredictable challenges. We see her naivety and resilience as she navigates through harsh realities, hinting at her future encounters and the character development that will unfold as she seeks a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958
EBook No.: 68549
Published: Jul 18, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Gambling -- Fiction
Subject: Monte-Carlo (Monaco) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.