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The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434483379
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Oct 25 2024
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Rex Beach, published in 1916, is a collection of short stories filled with suspense, intrigue, and daring exploits. Known for his adventure writing, Beach weaves tales set in exotic locations with strong, dynamic characters. The title story, The Crimson Gardenia, is a thrilling mix of mystery and romance, while the other stories in the collection continue with themes of adventure and danger. Beach's writing captures the spirit of early 20th-century adventure fiction, appealing to readers seeking excitement and heroism.
Rex Beach (1877-1949) was an American novelist and playwright. He was born in to a prominent family and pursued a career as a lawyer before being drawn to Alaska at the time of the Klondike Gold Rush. After five years of unsuccessful prospecting, he turned to writing. His first novel, The Spoilers was based on a true story of corrupt government officials stealing gold mines from prospectors, which he witnessed while he was prospecting in Nome, Alaska. The Spoilers became one of the best selling novels of 1906. His adventure novels were immensely popular throughout the early 1900s.
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