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100 1 _aArlen, Michael,
_d1895-1956
245 1 0 _aThese charming people
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-22
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"These Charming People" by Michael Arlen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a vivid tapestry of the lives, loves, and ambitions of a diverse set of characters, primarily revolving around the intriguing figure of Shelmerdene, known for her charm and complicated romantic entanglements. The narrative delves deeply into social dynamics and human emotions, particularly how these characters navigate their relationships and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Shelmerdene as she returns to England from Persia, greeted with a lavish house party at Malmanor Park. Among the gathering are various personalities, including the struggling writer Raymond Paris, who quickly becomes enchanted by Shelmerdene’s allure. Shelmerdene shares a poignant story about her unfulfilling past love, illuminating her internal struggles and desires. This opening portion establishes not only the central characters and their interrelations but also the themes of love, longing, and the quest for connection amidst societal constraints, setting a rich stage for the adventures and follies that are to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNYC: George H. Doran Company, 1924
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/thesecharmingpeo0000mich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72477
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