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100 1 _aBarr, Robert,
_d1850-1912
245 1 0 _aJennie Baxter, Journalist
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
520 _a"Jennie Baxter, Journalist" by Robert Barr is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds around Miss Jennie Baxter, an ambitious and attractive young journalist trying to secure a position on the staff of a prominent newspaper, the "Daily Bugle". The narrative highlights her endeavors in a male-dominate field, showcasing her skills, charm, and determination to navigate the complexities of journalism while pursuing a scandal involving the disappearance of valuable diamonds linked to a royal family. The opening of the book introduces Jennie as she prepares to meet Radnor Hardwick, the editor of the "Daily Bugle". Through her careful attire and strategic planning, we see her intent to impress the editor and present herself as a worthy candidate for employment. The dialogue with the Irish porter at the newspaper office emphasizes her resourcefulness as she seeks ways to gain access to Hardwick amidst a competitive environment filled with waiting male journalists. As she overhears crucial conversations regarding a looming scandal about the Board of Public Construction, the stage is set for her to step into action not just as a reporter, but as a savvy investigator, hinting at her pivotal role in unraveling the complexities of the diamond mystery that becomes central to the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aWomen journalists -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9300
999 _c51085
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