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Vance, Louis Joseph
1879
1933
Keller, Arthur Ignatius
1866
1924
Keller, Arthur I.
Keller, A. I. (Arthur Ignatius)
Keller, A.I.
The Bandbox
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"The Bandbox" by Louis Joseph Vance is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Mr. Benjamin Staff, an American playwright, who is experiencing a tumultuous blend of homesickness and lovesickness while in London. The narrative introduces themes of romance and mystery, particularly surrounding a mysteriously delivered hat-box, hinting at a deeper intrigue involving relationships and personal identity. At the start of the novel, Mr. Staff finds himself in a dining room, grappling with his longing for home and a particular someone he wishes to marry. He decides to book passage back to New York but soon becomes entangled in a comedic situation when he inadvertently claims a hat-box that belongs to a young woman named Miss Eleanor Searle. As he navigates the mix-up, he also encounters a peculiar man named Mr. Iff, leading to an unexpected adventure. This opening sets the stage for a charming and humorous exploration of misconceptions, companionship, and the complexities of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Love stories
Adventure stories
Mystery fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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