The Girl and the Bill by Bannister Merwin

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Author Merwin, Bannister
Title The Girl and the Bill
An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure
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Summary "The Girl and the Bill" by Bannister Merwin is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the bustling backdrop of early 1900s Chicago, the story revolves around Robert Orme, a practical lawyer whose life takes an unexpected turn following a chance encounter with a mysterious girl in a black touring car. The plot intertwines elements of romance and mystery as Orme becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue involving a marked five-dollar bill with cryptic instructions, leading him into a world of adventure. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Robert Orme as he navigates the crowded streets of Chicago, where he watches a captivating girl struggle with a traffic violation. Their brief interaction sparks a fascination in Orme, who, upon acquiring a five-dollar bill inscribed with a peculiar message, finds himself drawn into an adventure that includes mysterious South Americans and a pair of Japanese assailants. With the girl reappearing and revealing the high stakes surrounding the bill, Orme learns that it may be the key to recovering crucial papers for her ailing father. Determined to assist her, Orme finds himself deep in a chase, setting the stage for a riveting exploration of loyalty, danger, and potential romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Spy stories
Subject Mystery fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 25799
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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