02246cam a22003133u 4500 40934 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Somerville, Charles, 1876?-1931 The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-04 Produced by Clarity, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque" by Charles Somerville is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. It humorously explores the misadventures of Verbeena Mayonnaise, a spirited and unconventional young woman who decides to embark on a reckless solo expedition across the Sahara Desert. The book critiques societal norms and the absurdities of the upper class through witty dialogues and colorful characters. The opening of the book introduces Verbeena and her quizzical interactions with characters like Lady Speedway and Lord Tawdry as they gossip about her bold plan to cross the desert alone. While Lady Speedway disapproves and expresses concern about the repercussions on British prestige, Verbeena remains undeterred by their opinions. Her brother Lord Tawdry, who has raised her as a boy, finds himself conflicted between concern for her safety and his own societal expectations. The stage is set for Verbeena's audacious adventure, ultimately leading her into a series of chaotic and comedic encounters that reveal her true determination and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Satire Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude). Sheik -- Parodies, imitations, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40934 81773 81773