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Title: In Queer Street
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Haithi Trust Org. --images digitized by Google (original
from University of Wisconsin)
Summary: "In Queer Street" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins at a boarding house called The Home of the Muses, where a group of eclectic characters, including the flamboyant Mr. Cuthbert Spruce and the enigmatic Mr. Owain Hench, find themselves bound by their unique circumstances and secrets. The narrative weaves themes of ambition, mystery, and human relationships, setting the stage for character interactions filled with both tension and intrigue. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Mr. Spruce, who has come to the boarding house in Bethnal Green, London, to escape a scandal involving a gambling affair. He meets Mrs. Tesk, the landlady, who provides a glimpse into the peculiar ambiance of the house. We learn about other residents, including the boisterous Madame Alpenny and her daughter Zara, who dances at a local music hall. Spruce's curiosity leads him to delve into the lives of his fellow boarders, particularly Hench, with whom he has a history. As Spruce navigates the complex dynamics of the house, hints of mystery and personal ambition abound, indicating that the interactions within this microcosm could lead to unexpected revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56087
Published: Nov 30, 2017
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: Boardinghouses -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In Queer Street
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Haithi Trust Org. --images digitized by Google (original
from University of Wisconsin)
Summary: "In Queer Street" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins at a boarding house called The Home of the Muses, where a group of eclectic characters, including the flamboyant Mr. Cuthbert Spruce and the enigmatic Mr. Owain Hench, find themselves bound by their unique circumstances and secrets. The narrative weaves themes of ambition, mystery, and human relationships, setting the stage for character interactions filled with both tension and intrigue. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Mr. Spruce, who has come to the boarding house in Bethnal Green, London, to escape a scandal involving a gambling affair. He meets Mrs. Tesk, the landlady, who provides a glimpse into the peculiar ambiance of the house. We learn about other residents, including the boisterous Madame Alpenny and her daughter Zara, who dances at a local music hall. Spruce's curiosity leads him to delve into the lives of his fellow boarders, particularly Hench, with whom he has a history. As Spruce navigates the complex dynamics of the house, hints of mystery and personal ambition abound, indicating that the interactions within this microcosm could lead to unexpected revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56087
Published: Nov 30, 2017
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: Boardinghouses -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.