Peachmonk by John Eyerman
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"Peachmonk" by John Eyerman is a sero-comic detective tale written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted novel captures a three-day episode in the life of the Duke of Belleville, as narrated by his friend Lord Edward Lyndon. The book cleverly interweaves over nine hundred book titles into its narrative, focusing on themes of mystery and social intrigue without the conventional use of violence or firearms. The story follows the Duke of
Belleville as he navigates a comedic yet intriguing series of events surrounding a kidnapping, a mysterious woman, and a tangled web of secrets involving family ties and hidden identities. As the plot unfolds, characters like the intelligent Duchess Evelyn, the resourceful Marjorie, and the malevolent villain Martin Dhragnet come into play. The narrative is rich with clever dialogue and situational twists, maintaining a whimsical tone throughout. The Duke's escapades ultimately lead to revelations about family and love, wrapped in a caper that entertains while also offering a glimpse into the social mores of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eyerman, John |
|---|---|
| Title |
Peachmonk A Serio-Comic Detective Tale in Which No Fire-Arms Are Used and No One is Killed |
| Note | A story made up of book titles. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Dave Hobart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40253 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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