The Black Pearl by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
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"The Black Pearl" by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Rudolf Hanson, a theatrical manager who arrives at the quiet village of Paloma. The plot centers on his interest in the mysterious dancer known as the Black Pearl, exploring the themes of ambition, desire, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly as they pertain to the main character and her family dynamics.
At the start of the novel, as the sun sets, Hanson disembarks from a train at a desolate station, drawn in by the beauty of the desert landscape. He learns about an upcoming performance featuring the Black Pearl, which sparks his excitement, revealing his scheming plans to secure her for his theatrical endeavors. Throughout this opening portion, readers are introduced to key characters, including the enigmatic Pearl and the vigilant Bob Flick, who seemingly keeps close tabs on her, setting the stage for a story filled with intrigue, rivalry, and the pursuit of dreams in a mesmerizing desert backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Woodrow, Wilson, Mrs., 1870?-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Black Pearl |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Deserts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dancers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17418 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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