The Master of the Ceremonies
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At the seaside town of Saltinville, polished windows and formal manners help Stuart Denville maintain the appearance expected of a master of ceremonies. Behind that careful exterior, money is scarce. His daughter Claire works at embroidery intended for quiet sale through Miss Clode's library and fancy bazaar, while wondering whether a simpler household would make them happier. Fishing boats, fashionable visitors and the family's elaborate breakfast routine give the opening its particular social setting.
George Manville Fenn combines this portrait of genteel financial strain with a mystery set during the reign of George III. Claire's reputation is the subject of local gossip, and Mrs Barclay firmly refuses to accept the stories circulating about her. The novel offers readers an extended look at the pressures of respectability, the cost of keeping up appearances and the value of a friend willing to defend someone under suspicion.
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- George Manville Fenn
- Pages
- 560
- Language
- English
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- British Classics
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