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Rita Coventry
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025959078
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Rita Conventry is a sophisticated novel by Julian Street that delves into the glamorous and often tumultuous world of the New York operatic scene and high society during the early 20th century. The story centers on the titular character, a celebrated and temperamental opera prima donna whose immense talent and magnetic personality captivate everyone in her orbit. As a woman of independent spirit and great success, Rita maneuvers through a complex web of romantic entanglements and social expectations with both grace and calculation.
The narrative explores the relationship between Rita and Richard Parrish, a wealthy New Yorker who finds himself drawn into the singer's vibrant but volatile lifestyle. Street expertly captures the atmosphere of the Jazz Age, examining themes of ambition, jealousy, and the fleeting nature of fame. Through sharp dialogue and keen social observation, the work presents a vivid portrait of the clash between traditional social mores and the bohemian energy of the artistic elite.
As a compelling study of character and celebrity, Rita Conventry offers readers an evocative window into the cultural landscape of the 1920s. It remains a significant work of early modern American fiction, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who dared to lead a public life at the height of her creative powers.
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