The Immortal Moment: The Story of Kitty Tailleur by May Sinclair
"The Immortal Moment: The Story of Kitty Tailleur" by May Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Kitty Tailleur, a woman navigating her complicated social interactions and personal struggles while staying at the Cliff Hotel in Southbourne. Through her interactions with various characters, particularly Mr. Robert Lucy and Miss Jane Lucy, the narrative explores themes of attraction, judgment, and the human tendency to make assumptionsabout others based on appearances and gossip. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Robert and Miss Jane Lucy, who arrive at the hotel carrying a sense of youthful anticipation. They observe the other guests, including the enchanting yet enigmatic Kitty Tailleur, who draws attention and speculation from those around her. As the Lucys attempt to engage with Kitty, lingering questions about her past and her character begin to emerge. The opening portrays the diverse social dynamics of the hotel and sets the stage for the unfolding drama around Kitty's reputation and the connections she forms with the Lucys, delving into the complexities of their perceptions and interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sinclair, May, 1863-1946 |
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| Illustrator | Phillips, Coles, 1880-1927 |
| Title | The Immortal Moment: The Story of Kitty Tailleur |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Iris Schimandle and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31416 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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