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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Loot of Cities :
_bBeing the Adventures of a Millionaire in Search of Joy (a Fantasia); and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-10-30
505 0 _aThe loot of cities -- Mr. Penfound's two burglars -- Midnight at the Grand Babylon -- The police station -- The adventure of the prima donna -- The episode in room 222 -- Saturday to Monday -- A dinner at the Louvre.
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Loot of Cities" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of fantastical stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a millionaire, Mr. Bruce Bowring, as he navigates various adventures in his pursuit of joy, beginning with an intriguing moment involving a telephone warning about a robbery aimed at him. The opening sets a tone of suspense intertwined with social commentary about wealth and the nature of property. At the start of the book, Mr. Bowring, a prominent financier, receives a mysterious telephone call alerting him to a planned robbery at his home. His initial frustration turns to concern as he contemplates the implications of the warning, particularly with the upcoming shareholder meeting on the horizon. As he heads to a restaurant to meet his wife, the intriguing dynamics of high society are showcased, leading to unexpected encounters and revelations. The chapter sets the stage for his complex character, revealing layers of ambition, deceit, and the burdens of wealth, all while introducing a cast of characters that hint at deeper narratives within this fantastical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, English
653 _aMillionaires -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63580
999 _c104404
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