The painted face
Jean Stubbs
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The painted face
by Jean Stubbs
Published
1974
Publisher
Macmillan
Pages
287
ISBN-10
0333149971
Description
KIRKUS REVIEW Why does Nicholas Carradine, a painter -- emotionally and artistically immobilized -- always paint little girls or slightly older versions thereof? What happened to his half-sister Odette, via the glamorous Gabrielle who claimed ""the child died as I live, by fire""? Was she really burned to death in a railway carriage? Still brooding, years later, Nicholas hires the steady-on ex-Inspector John Lintott to try and find Odette whom he still believes to be alive in France. Is she one of the two coquettes-cocottes Nicholas meets over there, presumably sisters out of an orphanage? And what is there to go on -- a diary, a bracelet, a singed doll, or the final admission of an old nurse? Ephemera -- tinted and scented as a pastille -- for those who enjoyed an earlier Victorian mystery romance -- Dear Laura -- and then forgot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The painted face?
This edition of The painted face has approximately 287 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 The painted face?
For most readers, The painted face typically takes between 5h 59m and 3h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,750 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 The painted face?
The estimated word count for The painted face is approximately 71,750 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 The painted face?
The painted face was written by Jean Stubbs.
When was The painted face published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1974. The original work may have been published on a different date.