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The Lady Paramount

The Lady Paramount

Harland, Henry

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417932139
ISBN13: 9781417932139
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lady Paramount is a novel written by Henry Harland. The story is set in Venice, Italy, and follows the life of an American woman named Miss Geraldine Danby. Miss Danby has come to Venice to escape the social pressures of her wealthy family in New York. She is determined to live a life of independence and freedom, but soon finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and romance.As she explores the city and its culture, Miss Danby meets a number of interesting characters, including a handsome Italian count and a mysterious Englishman. She also becomes involved in the affairs of a group of artists who are struggling to establish themselves in the competitive world of Venetian art.As the story unfolds, Miss Danby must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Venice, while also dealing with her own personal demons. She must decide whether to follow her heart or her head, and whether to embrace the life of a free-spirited artist or return to the safety and security of her old life in New York.The Lady Paramount is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, independence, and self-discovery. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, romance, or stories set in exotic locales.1902. Novelist, short story writer, and literary editor of the Yellow Book, Harland�������s literary career falls into two distinct periods. During the first of these, using the pseudonym of Sidney Luska, he wrote a series of highly sensational novels, thrown off with little regard to literary quality. In the second he went through a metamorphosis and became an enthusiast in regard to style and the mot propre. The first novels of this new era, Mademoiselle Miss, Grey Roses, and Comedies and Errors, though obtaining the approval of the literary elect, had little general popularity. The tide turned with the appearance of The Cardinal�������s Snuff-box, which was widely admired. This was followed by this volume, The Lady Paramount, and My Friend Prospero.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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