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100	1		_aPeer
245	1	4	_aThe Oyster
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-02-08
508			_aProduced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Oyster" by a Peer is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Esmé Carteret, a glamorous and shallow young woman, and her husband Bertie, as they navigate the social elite of London, filled with extravagant parties and superficial relationships. The narrative delves into themes of selfishness, societal expectations, and the consequences of a life led by pleasure and appearances. At the start of the book, the scene is set in Esmé and Bertie Carteret's luxurious flat, where Esmé reflects on her daily engagements and social calendar, displaying her obsession with status and material possessions. As they go about their morning, Bertie expresses concern about their extravagant spending, while Esmé remains unapologetically self-indulgent. However, a sudden change occurs when Esmé experiences a moment of physical distress, sparking fears of an impending change in their carefree lifestyle. This tension is further compounded by conversations about potential affairs and the dynamics of their social circle, hinting at deeper issues beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35217
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