The Rustle of Silk
The Rustle of Silk is a novel by Cosmo Hamilton, published in 1922. Lola Breezy, the daughter of a London shopkeeper, has worshiped from a distance the statesman Arthur Fallaray, a man of principle stranded in a loveless marriage and a cynical postwar political world. Determined to reach him, she reinvents herself as a French widow, Madame de Brézé, and works her way into the society that surrounds him. Hamilton, a playwright by trade, builds the story in quick scenes and sharp dialogue, and the London of dance clubs, profiteers and tired idealists is drawn with some bitterness. The question of what Lola will do once she has what she wanted gives the book its tension. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Rustle of Silk
The Rustle of Silk by Cosmo Hamilton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Rustle of Silk online?
Yes. The Rustle of Silk opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Rustle of Silk is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Rustle of Silk in the public domain?
Yes. The Rustle of Silk by Cosmo Hamilton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Rustle of Silk?
About 6 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Rustle of Silk?
The Rustle of Silk by Cosmo Hamilton is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
