TY  - BOOK
AU  - Oppenheim,E.Phillips
AU  - Christy,Howard Chandler
AU  - Somerville,Howard
TI  - Berenice
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Detective and mystery stories
N1  - Release date is 2009-11-25; Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Berenice" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Berenice, an actress whose performance captivates the attention of a critic named John Matravers. While initially unimpressed by the environment of the play and its quality, Matravers experiences a profound shift in his perception of Berenice as she demonstrates her artistic talent, which leads him to take a vested interest in her career and personal life.  The opening of the novel sets the stage at a dreary theater where Matravers, attending as a reluctant critic, is introduced to Berenice’s character through the lens of her initial underwhelming performance. However, during the second act, she transforms into a brilliant force on stage, captivating both the audience and Matravers himself. Their subsequent interactions reveal a growing attraction and the complexities of Berenice’s life as an actress embroiled in the theatrical world. This opening portion hints at a deeper exploration of themes such as artistic integrity, societal perceptions of women, and the emotional currents that complicate their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30542
ER  -