No. 13 Washington Square by Leroy Scott
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"No. 13 Washington Square" by Leroy Scott is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Mrs. De Peyster, a high-society matron grappling with personal turmoil as she navigates social expectations, family troubles, and the mysterious disappearance of her son, Jack. The narrative unfolds in a genteel and sometimes humorous manner, delving into themes of social status, identity, and the contradictions of upper-class life. The opening of
the book introduces Mrs. De Peyster preparing for a trip abroad while anxiously awaiting news of her son, Jack, who has mysteriously gone missing. As she talks with her cousin Olivetta and her secretary Miss Gardner, her composed demeanor begins to crack, revealing an undercurrent of anxiety and concern. This sets the stage for the family's complex dynamics and foreshadows the adventurous and potentially scandalous events that will unfold, including interactions with reporters and the intriguing social rivalries that surround them. The scene is rich with character development and builds a foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Leroy, 1875-1929 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dérèmeaux, Irma, 1882-1967 |
| Title | No. 13 Washington Square |
| Alternate Title | Number thirteen Washington Square |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Washington Square (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13844 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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