The Girl and the Bill: An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Girl and the Bill: An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Girl and the Bill: An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Merwin, Bannister.
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Girl and the Bill: An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure
- Author credits: Merwin, Bannister
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Mystery fiction
- Spy stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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