Vicky Van

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Vicky Van

by Carolyn Wells

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VICKY VAN - BY CAROLYN WELLS - AUTHOR OF

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TO - ONE OF MY BEST CHUMS - JULIAN KING SPRAGUE - CHAPTER I. VICKY VAN II. MR. SOMERS III. THE WAITER'S STORY IV. SOMERS' REAL NAME V. THE SCHUYLER HOUSEHOLD VI. VICKY'S WAYS VII. RUTH SCHUYLER VIII. THE LETTER BOX IX. THE SOCIAL SECRETARY X. THE INQUEST XI. A NOTE FROM VICKY XII. MORE NOTES XIII. FLEMING STONE XIV. WALLS HAVE TONGUES XV. FIBSY XVI. A FUTILE CHASE XVII. THE GOLD-FRINGED GOWN XVIII. FIBSY DINES OUT XIX. PROOFS AND MORE PROOFS XX. THE TRUTH FROM RUTH - CHAPTER I - VICKY VAN

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CHAPTER II - MR. SOMERS

16:20

CHAPTER III - THE WAITER'S STORY

14:11

CHAPTER IV - SOMERS' REAL NAME

16:20

CHAPTER V - THE SCHUYLER HOUSEHOLD

16:04

CHAPTER VI - VICKY'S WAYS

16:07

CHAPTER VII - RUTH SCHUYLER

16:40

CHAPTER VIII - THE LETTER-BOX

17:38

CHAPTER IX - THE SOCIAL SECRETARY

16:50

Description

Set in the lively streets just off Fifth Avenue, the story follows a young lawyer who is drawn into the glittering world of Vicky Van, a magnetic hostess whose gatherings pulse with music, witty banter, and a hint of intrigue. The narrator, an orphan raised by a caring aunt, balances a respectable career with the allure of Vicky’s unconventional soirées, where the city’s elite and bohemian spirits mingle beneath brightly lit windows.

At a midnight party that promises both laughter and subtle danger, old acquaintances resurface and new mysteries begin to surface. Through quick‑witted dialogue and the charm of a close‑knit circle, the novel captures the tension between propriety and rebellion, inviting listeners to wonder what lies behind Vicky’s radiant smile. The first act sets the stage for a tale where friendship, flirtation, and hidden motives intertwine, leaving you eager to hear what unfolds next.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (335K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Carolyn Wells

Carolyn Wells

1862–1942

A wildly prolific American writer, she moved easily from mysteries and children’s books to light verse and literary humor. Her work was hugely popular in the early 20th century, and she was also known as a serious collector of Walt Whitman materials.

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