02509cam a22003493u 4500 48620 UtSlPG 20260610134122.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Norris, Frank, 1870-1902 The Third Circle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_Circle Release date is 2015-03-31 The third circle -- The house with the blinds -- Little dramas of the curbstone -- Shorty Stack, pugilist -- The strangest thing -- A reversion to type -- "Boom" -- The dis-associated charities -- Son of a sheik -- A defense of the flag -- Toppan -- A caged lion -- "This animal of a Buldy Jones" -- Dying fires -- Grettir at Drangey -- The guest of honour. Produced by Al Haines "The Third Circle" by Frank Norris is a novel set in the early 20th century that delves into the hidden aspects of San Francisco’s Chinatown. The narrative primarily focuses on the darker, secretive parts of Chinatown that are often overlooked, introducing characters like young Hillegas and Miss Ten Eyck, who embark on a seemingly innocuous visit only to find themselves embroiled in the mysteries and dangers of this subterranean world. At the start of the story, the setting unfolds in a quaint restaurant in Chinatown, where Hillegas and Ten Eyck find themselves captivated by the exotic ambiance. However, their night takes a sinister turn when they encounter a fortune-teller and decide to have a tattoo done, which marks a crucial moment linking them to the secrets of this hidden Chinatown. Subsequently, Ten Eyck mysteriously disappears, leaving Hillegas to grapple with the implications of her vanishing act. Through these events, the opening pages lay the groundwork for exploring themes of identity and the unspoken shadows that linger in urban environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American American fiction Irwin, Will, 1873-1948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48620 89459 89459