| This book tells the story of George Cautley, a painter seeking to make his fortune in 17th century London. In the course of his London adventures, Cautley encounters the mysterious, veiled Lady Beauclair who, while posing for him, tells the story of Tristano, an Italian castrato. The two stories have points of intersection leading toward a surprise ending. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 - Life of a profession: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () City? Yes City: - London Misc setting Writing Style Weird Victorian/Shakespearean English? Yes Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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