Broome Stages
Clemence Dane
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at 250 WPM12h 4m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 12h 4m to read Broome Stages.
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Broome Stages
Published
1931
Publisher
William Heinemann Limited
Pages
724
Description
A review quoted in the blog, Clothes in Books: "It’s a very long book indeed, (700 pages), and in a very general way it’s a family saga, but it’s like no family saga I’ve ever read, before or since. It spans 1715 to 1930, and covers seven generations of a theatrical family. The story begins with travelling players in tavern courtyards, and traces the family’s fortunes – through the Victorian actor managers, those lovely fruity characters who re-wrote Shakespeare to suit themselves – and on into the opening years of the 20th century, with the onset of the early movies. It’s about the changing world of the theatre, but it’s also about the Broomes themselves – their loves and hates, and feuds and plots. It’s about their fortunes in the theatre world – the buying of theatres, the building of a theatrical dynasty. Woven into it all, is the famous ‘Broome charm’ – the gift bestowed on the first Broome of them all by a notorious witch of the time. As a result – “All the Broomes have charm,” explains the opening line. “It is their epithet.” The writing is exquisite – polished and graceful – and the characters and their backgrounds are so vivid that the present-day dissolves as you read." Sarah Rayne
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Broome Stages?
This edition of Broome Stages has approximately 724 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Broome Stages?
For most readers, Broome Stages typically takes between 15h 5m and 10h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 181,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 25 days • Estimated word count: 181,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Broome Stages?
The estimated word count for Broome Stages is approximately 181,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Broome Stages?
Broome Stages was written by Clemence Dane.
When was Broome Stages published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1931. The original work may have been published on a different date.