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| 100 | 1 | _aBryce, Marion | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMrs. Vanderstein's jewels |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-05-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by eagkw, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Mrs. Vanderstein's Jewels" by Mrs. Charles Bryce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the wealthy and glamorous Mrs. Vanderstein, who is obsessed with the world of royalty and high society. Through her interactions with her beauty specialist, Madame Querterot, and her companion Barbara, the narrative explores themes of vanity, social status, and the pursuit of beauty. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mrs. Vanderstein, who is preparing for an evening at the opera with the hopes of impressing the Queen in attendance. The opening scenes establish her luxurious lifestyle and obsession with appearance, as she is attended to by Madame Querterot, a hairdresser with a somewhat cynical outlook on beauty. Meanwhile, Barbara, a younger character, plays a role as a watchful observer and contrasts with the older woman's preoccupations. Amidst the light-hearted conversation about jewels, attractiveness, and expectations, hints of familial and social tension arise, particularly concerning Barbara's background and her relationship with Joe Sidney, a young man facing financial difficulties. The fascinating interplay of social dynamics and personal aspirations sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
| 653 | _aMurder -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aJewel thieves -- Fiction | ||
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