02461cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500280014426400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000900035850000310044850800260047952013680050553400450187365300430191865300240196165300220198565300440200785600430205199900170209449694UtSlPG20260610134137.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWallace, Edgar,d1875-193214aThe Duke in the Suburbs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke_in_the_Suburbs  aRelease date is 2015-08-12  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Duke in the Suburbs" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the characters of the Duke de Montvillier, an American nobleman with a mysterious past, and his friend Hank as they navigate life in a modest suburb of London, Kymott Crescent. Their arrival disrupts the quiet suburban routine, leading to humorous encounters and social interactions with the eccentric neighbors, particularly with the intriguing Miss Alicia Terrill.  The opening of the novel introduces the suburban setting and the initial speculation surrounding the new tenants at No. 64, who are revealed to be the Duke and Hank. The arrival of these two men, dressed in a manner that signals their unconventional backgrounds, raises curiosity among the residents, especially young Willie Outram. The narrative unfolds with introductions to the local directory of residents, presenting a colorful array of characters and hints of potential conflicts as they exert their neighborhood norms. As the Duke interacts with Alicia, who is drawn to him despite her initial indignation regarding a mishap involving her cat, the stage is set for a blend of romance and comedy. The dynamics between the Duke and the residents promise an engaging exploration of class, identity, and the peculiarities of suburban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDetective and mystery stories, English  aNobility -- Fiction  aMurder -- Fiction  aSuburbs -- England -- London -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49694  c90532d90532