Alice B. Toklas is Missing

In Jazz-age Paris, Gertrude Stein's salon was the center of the artistic and literary world. Ida Caine, a young Midwesterner, arrives with her husband Teddy, a would-be Hemingway. When Teddy falls in with the Stein set, he brings Ida to the salon, where she is shunted into a corner with the wives of famous men. Gertrude Stein's partner Alice B. Toklas vanishes, and Ida follows his trail through a milieu including strange Surrealist rituals, Tarot card readings, and the catacombs beneath the city. She falls in with a young American poet, T.S. Eliot, and an unlikely passion grows while they seek answers to the shocking disappearances.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Regal House Publishing LLC

Jazz-age Paris was a vibrant hub of artistic and literary excellence, with Gertrude Stein's salon at its epicenter. This esteemed gathering place attracted renowned and aspiring creative talents, all eager to marvel at Stein's collection of Picassos and compete for social status. Among the newcomers was a young Midwesterner named Ida Caine, accompanied by her husband, Teddy, a self-proclaimed Hemingway who believed he could embark on adventures first and worry about writing later.

When Teddy became entangled in the glamorous world of the Stein set, he dragged Ida to the salon, relegating her to a corner alongside the wives of famous men. Ida's resentment simmered, fueling her doubts about her potential to become a true artist. However, fate had more in store for her. Just a few days later, Gertrude Stein's partner, Alice B. Toklas, mysteriously vanished. Faced with this distressing situation, Stein turned to Teddy for assistance, and he embarked on a quest to unravel the mysteries surrounding Alice's disappearance.

As Teddy delved deeper into his investigation, he, too, vanished without a trace. Now, Ida, driven by a fierce determination to find her missing husband, embarked on a perilous journey. She traversed a realm filled with enigmatic Surrealist rituals, consulted Tarot card readers, and even ventured into the catacombs beneath the city. Along the way, she encountered a young American poet named T.S. Eliot, whose unconventional perspective and unwavering determination resonated with Ida.

In the midst of their search for answers, an unlikely passion blossomed between Ida and T.S. Eliot. Their shared quest for truth and justice intertwined with their growing bond, creating a tapestry of mystery and romance that defied societal expectations. Together, they uncovered a sinister plot that threatened the very fabric of Jazz-age Paris, and in a climactic confrontation, they exposed the culprits and brought justice to those who had been wronged.

As the sun rose on a new day, Jazz-age Paris breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for the heroes who had saved its essence from darkness. Ida and T.S. Eliot, forever bound by their shared adventure, left Paris with a newfound appreciation for the power of love, courage, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. Their story, etched in the annals of history, would inspire generations to come, reminding them that even in the most turbulent times, the human spirit can triumph over adversity and create a legacy that will endure for centuries.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646033850