The Somerville, Charles 1876?-1931 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified Satire Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude). Sheik -- Parodies, imitations, etc. PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40934 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133933.0 40934