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100 1 _aWallace, Edgar,
_d1875-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Duke in the Suburbs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke_in_the_Suburbs
500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-12
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Duke in the Suburbs" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the characters of the Duke de Montvillier, an American nobleman with a mysterious past, and his friend Hank as they navigate life in a modest suburb of London, Kymott Crescent. Their arrival disrupts the quiet suburban routine, leading to humorous encounters and social interactions with the eccentric neighbors, particularly with the intriguing Miss Alicia Terrill. The opening of the novel introduces the suburban setting and the initial speculation surrounding the new tenants at No. 64, who are revealed to be the Duke and Hank. The arrival of these two men, dressed in a manner that signals their unconventional backgrounds, raises curiosity among the residents, especially young Willie Outram. The narrative unfolds with introductions to the local directory of residents, presenting a colorful array of characters and hints of potential conflicts as they exert their neighborhood norms. As the Duke interacts with Alicia, who is drawn to him despite her initial indignation regarding a mishap involving her cat, the stage is set for a blend of romance and comedy. The dynamics between the Duke and the residents promise an engaging exploration of class, identity, and the peculiarities of suburban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories, English
653 _aNobility -- Fiction
653 _aMurder -- Fiction
653 _aSuburbs -- England -- London -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49694
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