The Glorious Pool by Thorne Smith

Name: The Glorious Pool
Author: Thorne Smith

The Glorious Pool is a novel by Thorne Smith, first published in 1929. It follows the adventures of a group of friends who decide to take a vacation at a luxurious country estate. The estate is owned by a mysterious millionaire, who has a secret agenda. The friends soon find themselves embroiled in a series of strange and dangerous events, as they uncover the secrets of the estate and its owner. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and prejudices, as well as the mysterious forces that seem to be at work. The novel is a humorous and entertaining exploration of the human condition, as well as a thrilling mystery.

By Thorne Smith · First published 1934 · Genre: Humor, Romance, Fantasy · 16 chapters · 67,226 words

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THE old gentleman with the resplendently starched cuffs moved into the room. In the kindly half light of the long, low apartment he stood poised like an ancient ramrod, worn and polished from long years of campaigning. About his person clung a pleasantly subtle suggestion of good soap and even better cigars. An expensive and thoroughly masculine smell.

With meticulous care he began to remove his gloves, releasing each imprisoned finger as if the action were an independent and definitely unrelated operation, requiring individual attention.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Thorne Smith
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Humor, Romance, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 67,226 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 2,629 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Humor — The Glorious Pool is a humorous novel by Thorne Smith, known for his witty and lighthearted writing style.
Romance — The Glorious Pool is a romantic comedy, featuring a love triangle between the main characters.
Fantasy — The Glorious Pool contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and a mysterious pool.
Adventure — The Glorious Pool follows the main characters on a wild adventure, as they explore the mysterious pool and its secrets.