Rosemary in Search of a Father

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Rosemary in Search of a Father

by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

EN·~1 hours·13 chapters

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13 total
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ROSEMARY - IN SEARCH OF A FATHER - BY - C. N. & A. M. WILLIAMSON - NEW YORK McCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. MCMVII - Copyright, 1906, by McClure, Phillips & Co. - The illustrations in the book are by William Hatherell and the decorations by Thomas Maitland Cleland - To Minda

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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ROSEMARY IN SEARCH OF A FATHER

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CHAPTER ONE

14:29
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CHAPTER TWO

14:46
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CHAPTER THREE

5:46
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CHAPTER FOUR

10:25
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CHAPTER FIVE

12:22
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CHAPTER SIX

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CHAPTER SEVEN

10:19

Description

On a sun‑drenched terrace of the Monte‑Carlo casino, a young man wanders alone, the hum of engines and clink of crystal echoing his restless thoughts. He dreams of a white‑clad woman with ermine stole, pearls and a swallow brooch—a vision of a life he imagined but never lived. The Riviera’s blue‑gold light makes his memories of cold, pine‑scented Christmases feel both distant and oddly comforting, while the scent of tea‑rose after rain haunts the air. Yet the luxury he now possesses feels hollow without the person who once held the key to his heart.

Meanwhile, Rosemary, a bright‑spirited girl wandering the same glittering city, is driven by a quieter purpose: to discover the father she has never known. Her search takes her through bustling markets and quiet cafés, each clue hinting at hidden family ties. As she follows the fragments, the dazzling Riviera becomes both backdrop and maze, inviting listeners to share in her hope, curiosity, and the tender uncertainty of a quest that has only just begun.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (103K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-01-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

1859–1920

A British novelist, motoring journalist, and magazine founder, he is best remembered for the lively novels and travel books he wrote with his wife, Alice Muriel Williamson. Their work often captured the excitement of early motoring and the romance of travel at the start of the 20th century.

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A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

1869–1933

Best known for lively romances and travel-flavored fiction, this prolific novelist often wrote in partnership with her husband, Charles Norris Williamson. Their books helped capture the excitement of early motoring and cosmopolitan adventure for a wide popular audience.

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