| Author |
Bonner, Geraldine, 1870-1930 |
| Title |
The leading lady
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Bobbs-Merrill Company,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Leading Lady" by Geraldine Bonner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sybil Saunders, a young and celebrated actress who becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case involving her fiancé, James Dallas. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of fame, personal crisis, and the complexities of love in the shadow of public scrutiny. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Sybil as she navigates the aftermath of a sensational murder trial linked to her fiancé. The details of the Dallas-Parkinson case are painted vividly, showcasing the societal pressures and media frenzy surrounding her situation. As Sybil attempts to regain control over her life, she accepts an opportunity to perform in a charity play on Gull Island. However, beneath the surface of her seemingly glamorous life lies a web of tension, jealousy, and the looming threat of past tragedies that may unravel at any moment. The opening effectively sets the stage for a dramatic and captivating exploration of the characters' intertwined fates in the backdrop of the theatrical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Islands -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Maine -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Actors -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69322 |
| Release Date |
Nov 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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