The Tracer of Lost Persons by Robert W. Chambers

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Author Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933
Illustrator Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949
Title The Tracer of Lost Persons
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders.
Summary "The Tracer of Lost Persons" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around Jack Gatewood, a disillusioned bachelor longing for his ideal woman, who finds himself guided into a rather unconventional pursuit: hiring a company, Keen & Co., to trace this elusive ideal. The narrative unfolds amidst a backdrop of New York's upper crust and explores themes of love, self-discovery, and social commentary. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gatewood, who is described as cultured yet cynical, as he engages in early morning banter with his friend Kerns at their club. The conversation shifts towards his romantic dissatisfaction, which prompts Kerns to suggest hiring Keen & Co., a business dedicated to locating lost persons. Initially resistant, Gatewood is drawn into the endeavor after a brief moment of introspection regarding his unfulfilled desires. His decision to engage Keen & Co. leads him into a world filled with unusual characters, ultimately driving him towards an encounter with the woman he has fantasized about, yet may never have known existed. The opening chapters deftly weave humor with a touch of melancholy, setting the stage for Gatewood’s journey towards both self-awareness and potentially finding true love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Love stories
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13180
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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