A Chicago Princess by Robert Barr
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"A Chicago Princess" by Robert Barr is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Rupert Tremorne, an Englishman who, after a series of misfortunes that leave him penniless, finds himself in Japan. Seeking employment, he encounters the wealthy Mr. Silas K. Hemster and his charming daughter, and what begins as a desperate job search quickly evolves into an exploration of social class, ambition, and unexpected
romance. The beginning of the novel introduces Rupert Tremorne as he reflects on his dire financial situation while living in a humble abode in Nagasaki. Struggling to find work and sustain himself, he contemplates his past and longs for a better future. The narrative quickly shifts when he spots an American yacht in the harbor, owned by Mr. Hemster, leading to their fateful meeting. As Tremorne seeks employment with Hemster, he is drawn into a world of wealth and privilege by the enchanting Miss Hemster, setting the stage for a complicated relationship that will intertwine their fates and challenge societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wightman, Francis P. |
| LoC No. | 04016433 |
| Title | A Chicago Princess |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52363 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52363-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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