02322cam a22003013u 4500 10496 UtSlPG 20260610133243.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Vance, Louis Joseph, 1879-1933 Red Masquerade: Being the Story of the Lone Wolf's Daughter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-12-01 Suzanne Shell, Elaine Walker and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders Updated: 2022-11-28. "Red Masquerade: Being the Story of the Lone Wolf's Daughter" by Louis Joseph Vance is a novel set in the early 20th century. The narrative begins within the world of high-stakes art auctions in London, centering around Michael Lanyard, a young and successful art collector. As events unfold, he encounters a mysterious prince and two captivating young women, including Sofia, the titular "Lone Wolf's Daughter." The story likely interweaves themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of identity against a backdrop of social intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces Michael Lanyard, who is deeply engaged in the atmosphere of an auction house, where he observes the evolving dynamics between attendees, including an exotic prince and the beautiful Princess Sofia. Lanyard's interest is piqued when he senses a dangerous rivalry between the prince and the princess, who seems to be embroiled in a tumultuous relationship with him. The tension escalates during a bidding war for a painting, where Lanyard's unexpected intervention on behalf of Sofia adds layers to the narrative, hinting at romantic connections and brewing conflict. The initial chapters establish a compelling world of glamour infused with peril, inviting readers to explore the journeys of these intriguing characters further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jewel thieves -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10496 51975 51975