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Gouraud, Aimée Crocker
1864
1941
Gouraud, Aimee Crocker
Moon-madness, and other fantasies
$aUnited States :$bBroadway Publishers Co.,$c1910.
Our Lady of Red Lips -- Paula loved pearls -- The dance of the cobra -- The painted Mrs. Perry -- Kara the faithful -- Betty and Buddha -- Mrs. Pepper in Paris -- Moon-madness.
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"Moon-madness, and other fantasies" by Aimée Crocker Gouraud is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, passion, and the allure of the exotic, capturing the essence of various romantic encounters across different cultures and settings. The narratives often reflect the tensions and complexities of relationships between men and women, exploring the fine line between desire and madness. The stories in this collection feature a range of characters, such as Howard Leslie, who becomes infatuated with the mysterious Elise Du Barry, also known as Our Lady of Red Lips. Their tragic romance unfolds amidst a backdrop of glamour and danger in Monte Carlo, leading to shocking twists. Other tales include Paula, whose obsession with pearls leads her to a fateful encounter with an Indian Rajah, and Lotus Flower, the enchanting dancer whose allure leads to her demise. Each story balances whimsical fantasies with darker undertones, illustrating how desire can often lead to unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/moonmadness00gourrich
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Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories, American
Women -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
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