TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hume,Fergus
TI  - The Pink Shop
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Detective and mystery stories
KW  - London (England) -- Fiction
KW  - Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2017-12-23; Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by La
Trobe University (Australia); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Pink Shop" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Madame Coralie, a mysterious beautician running a discreet and exclusive shop that promises to rejuvenate tired and aging women, entangling society's elite in its secrets. The narrative begins with hints of intrigue and deception surrounding her clientele, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Branwin, who seeks to reclaim her youth through Madame Coralie’s treatments.  The opening of the novel introduces Madame Coralie’s enchanting yet secretive establishment, setting up an atmosphere laden with mystique. Lady Branwin, a client who hopes to regain her youthful beauty, is depicted with a mix of apprehension and desperation, revealing her complex relationship with her dismissive husband and her daughter, Audrey. As the story unfolds, complications arise with the emergence of a murder linked to the shop, raising questions about the intertwining lives of its patrons and the dark undercurrents of the beauty industry. The narrative promises a blend of social commentary, suspense, and personal drama, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56237
ER  -