Tipping the Velvet
Sarah Waters
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Tipping the Velvet
by Sarah Waters, Sarah Waters, Juanita McMahon
Published
2024
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9780349018485
Description
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine. Soon after, she becomes Kitty's dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as music-hall stars in an all-singing and dancing double act. At the same time, behind closed doors, they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tipping the Velvet?
This edition of Tipping the Velvet has approximately 480 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 Tipping the Velvet?
For most readers, Tipping the Velvet typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 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 Tipping the Velvet?
The estimated word count for Tipping the Velvet is approximately 120,000 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 Tipping the Velvet?
Tipping the Velvet was written by Sarah Waters, Sarah Waters, Juanita McMahon.
When was Tipping the Velvet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.