Madame Flirt by Charles Edward Pearce
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"Madame Flirt" by Charles Edward Pearce is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to weave a tale steeped in the culture and vibrancy of London's historical setting, specifically around the infamous character of Lavinia Fenton, a street singer with dreams of a better life. The narrative hints at Lavinia's trials as she navigates her ambitions, her interactions with notable figures of the time, and the complexities
of love and rivalry, particularly concerning her mother's control over her life. The opening of the novel introduces us to a lively scene at the Maiden Head Inn in St. Giles, where a group of men, including the poet John Gay and Lord Bolingbroke, are captivated by the singing of a young woman named Lavinia. Their admiration for her talent leads to discussions about her potential, and Gay's intention to help her escape her difficult circumstances becomes evident. As Lavinia finds herself in a tense confrontation with a rival, Sally Salisbury, the characters around her reveal the chaotic and often dangerous world she inhabits amidst the backdrop of 18th-century London. This setting promises an exploration of Lavinia's journey from humble beginnings to her aspirations for fame and love, against the odds presented by both her family and the society around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pearce, Charles Edward, -1924 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' |
| Credits |
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fenton, Lavinia, 1708-1760 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ballad opera -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18547 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18547-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1522 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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