Robert Barr

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The Lady Electra (1904)

Beschreibung

The Lady Electra is a novel written by Robert Barr and published in 1904. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of Electra, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is caught in a web of deceit and intrigue. Electra is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is engaged to a man named Lord Glengyle, who is also wealthy and influential.However, Electra is not content with her life and longs for adventure and excitement. She meets a man named Jack Ryder, who is a journalist and a bit of a rogue. Jack introduces Electra to a world of danger and excitement, and she soon finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and deception.As the story unfolds, Electra and Jack find themselves in the middle of a plot to overthrow the government. They must use all their wits and resources to stay alive and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. Along the way, they face danger, betrayal, and romance.The Lady Electra is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of love, adventure, and betrayal. It is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction and is sure to captivate readers with its fast-paced plot and compelling characters.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.

Autor

Robert Barr (1850-1912) was a Scottish-Canadian journalist and author. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in his twenties, where he worked as a journalist for various newspapers. Barr was known for his humorous writing style and often wrote satirical stories and parodies. Barr is best known for his short stories, particularly those featuring the character Eugène Valmont, a French detective who solves crimes in a witty and charming manner. "The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont" is perhaps his most famous work. In addition to his fiction writing, Barr was also a prolific journalist and wrote articles for publications such as The Idler, The Speaker, and The Pall Mall Gazette. He was known for his coverage of the Boer War in South Africa and his advocacy for the rights of Canadian authors. Barr died in 1912 at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of witty and entertaining writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9781120894571
• ISBN-10: 1120894573
• Artikelnr.: 28961519