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This novel blends romance and social commentary, following a wealthy young American woman navigating the complexities of society, love, and ambition. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Chicago, the story delves into the contrast between old-world aristocracy and the new American elite. Through sharp wit and keen observations, Barr explores themes of wealth, status, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world. Robert Barr (1849-1912) was a British-Canadian short story writer and novelist, who published the first Holmes parody, The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs in 1892. The Chicago Princess begins with a penniless American man in Nagasaki watching a private yacht come in to the harbor, boding well for his personal fortunes.
Autorius: | Robert Barr |
Leidėjas: | Wildside Press |
Išleidimo metai: | 2024 |
Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 320 |
ISBN-10: | 1434416836 |
ISBN-13: | 9781434416834 |
Formatas: | 216 x 140 x 19 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
Kalba: | Anglų |
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