The Pauper of Park Lane by William Le Queux
"The Pauper of Park Lane" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing narrative revolves around the mysterious circumstances involving various characters, particularly concentrating on Charlie Rolfe and his sister, Marion. As secrets unfold, the atmosphere hints at intertwining love stories, social class disparity, and hidden dangers, suggesting a plot full of suspense and romance. The opening of the novel introduces a compelling mystery when
Mr. Warner, a buyer at a high-end drapery shop, speculates about the enigmatic shop assistant Marion Rolfe and her secret admirer. As Marion's brother Charlie unexpectedly bids her farewell for a journey to Servia, a sense of foreboding envelops their interactions. Charlie's connections to a wealthy and eccentric financier, Samuel Statham, raise questions about hidden motives and possible tragic outcomes. Meanwhile, the ex-Minister Dr. Petrovitch expresses concerns over his daughter Maud's feelings for Charlie, suggesting that both romantic and familial tensions are ripe for exploration as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| Title | The Pauper of Park Lane |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40835 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40835-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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