The Magic Curtain by Roy J. Snell

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Author Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson), 1878-1959
Title The Magic Curtain
A Mystery Story for Girls
Note Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "The Magic Curtain" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery story for young readers written in the early 20th century. The plot centers around a beautiful French boy named Pierre Andrews, who secretly dreams of becoming a great opera singer. As he navigates the world of wealth and glamour at the grand opera house, he becomes embroiled in a theft involving a diamond necklace, leading to a series of adventures filled with suspense and exploration of identity. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ominous atmosphere of an empty opera house at night, where Pierre, unassuming and delicate, is on the periphery of the upper-class events around him. Intrigued by the opulence he witnesses, he finds himself entwined in a theft he did not commit, and instead of fleeing, he contemplates remaining in the shadows. Following his escape from the ensuing chaos, Pierre's dilemma is further complicated by a friendship with the strong-willed Florence Huyler, who is determined to help him navigate this unexpected journey, revealing themes of aspiration, courage, and the intersections of social classes. As the narrative unfolds, readers will follow his exploits in disguise and the quest for truth amid mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mystery and detective stories
Subject Thieves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Women dancers -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 42137
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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