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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHume, Fergus,
_d1859-1932
245 1 0 _aLady Jim of Curzon Street: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-09-08
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University)
520 _a"Lady Jim of Curzon Street: A Novel" by Fergus Hume is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel presents the life of Lady Jim Kaimes, whose struggles with societal expectations, financial troubles, and her tumultuous marriage form the heart of the story. The opening chapters introduce her husband, Jim Kaimes, as they navigate their precarious financial situation, revealing the complexity of their relationship through witty banter and stark realities. The opening of the narrative sets a tone of dark humor and social critique, rapidly establishing the characters' predicament. Lady Jim and Jim Kaimes face bankruptcy, with both characters displaying a mix of charm and frustration as they comment on their dire financial state and the constraints of their marriage. The dialogue highlights their differing perspectives: while Jim leans towards oblivion in his approach to solutions, Leah, known as Lady Jim, exhibits a resourceful yet selfish streak, considering various desperate measures to escape their situation. The portrayal of their relationship, layered with sarcasm and evident discontent, invites readers to delve deeper into their lives and the societal backdrop that shapes their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aInsurance fraud -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55510
999 _c96341
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