The Tempting of Tavernake by E. Phillips Oppenheim

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Author Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946
Title The Tempting of Tavernake
Credits Produced by Polly Stratton, and David Widger
Summary "The Tempting of Tavernake" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This intriguing work explores themes of desperation, social class, and human connection through the lives of the main characters, Leonard Tavernake and Beatrice Burnay, who find themselves intertwined in a series of unexpected events. The narrative sets the stage for their complex relationship that emerges amid the struggles of life in a boarding house. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a tense encounter on the rooftop of a London boarding house where Tavernake confronts Beatrice after she attempts to steal a bracelet. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of their initial fraught interaction, revealing Beatrice's desperate circumstances and Tavernake's curious determination to understand her. Following a series of dramatic events, including Beatrice's impulsive theft and subsequent confrontation, we see Tavernake's decision to help her, suggesting potential for a deeper connection in their lives despite the social divide that separates them. This sets the groundwork for an exploration of their characters and the societal pressures they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 5091
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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