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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHume, Fergus,
_d1859-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Pink Shop
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-23
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by La Trobe University (Australia)
520 _a"The Pink Shop" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Madame Coralie, a mysterious beautician running a discreet and exclusive shop that promises to rejuvenate tired and aging women, entangling society's elite in its secrets. The narrative begins with hints of intrigue and deception surrounding her clientele, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Branwin, who seeks to reclaim her youth through Madame Coralie’s treatments. The opening of the novel introduces Madame Coralie’s enchanting yet secretive establishment, setting up an atmosphere laden with mystique. Lady Branwin, a client who hopes to regain her youthful beauty, is depicted with a mix of apprehension and desperation, revealing her complex relationship with her dismissive husband and her daughter, Audrey. As the story unfolds, complications arise with the emergence of a murder linked to the shop, raising questions about the intertwining lives of its patrons and the dark undercurrents of the beauty industry. The narrative promises a blend of social commentary, suspense, and personal drama, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56237
999 _c97068
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