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MAY FAIR
PROLOGUE - I
I: A ROMANCE IN OLD BRANDY - I
II: THE ACE OF CADS - I
III: WHERE THE PIGEONS GO TO DIE - I
IV: THE BATTLE OF BERKELEY SQUARE
V: THE PRINCE OF THE JEWS
VI. THE THREE-CORNERED MOON - I
VII: THE REVOLTING DOOM OF A GENTLEMAN WHO WOULD NOT DANCE WITH HIS WIFE - I
VIII: THE GENTLEMAN FROM AMERICA - I
In the glittering heart of 1920s London, a restless young writer wanders from the bohemian quarters of Chelsea into the polished avenues of Mayfair. His aimless stroll turns into a curious investigation of the city’s hidden dramas, sparked by the sudden sight of a delicate hand clutching a scarlet carnation. The gesture hints at a melancholy romance lurking behind the façade of aristocratic elegance.
As he drifts past grand townhouses and the bustling Berkeley Hotel, the narrator sketches a vivid tableau of high‑society life—its extravagant parties, whispered scandals, and the peculiar mix of American tourists and seasoned English eccentrics. Through witty observations and a keen eye for social folly, the story promises a series of colorful episodes, from an unwilling gentleman’s dance dilemma to the enigmatic “Ace of Cads.” Listeners are invited to step into a world where charm and misadventure intertwine, offering a lively portrait of a city forever balancing decadence and desire.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (513K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
NYC: George H. Doran Company, 1925.
Credits
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2024-01-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1895–1956
A sharp-eyed chronicler of fashionable 1920s society, this British writer became famous for stylish, witty fiction that captured the glamour and disillusionment of the age. His best-known novel, The Green Hat, helped make him one of the literary celebrities of his day.
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