The guardian is Count Olaf, a distant relative who makes his living as a theatrical actor in the city. Poe announces they would move to live with their appropriate guardian's home. The Baudelaire orphans then spend the next few days in the Poe residence until Mr. Poe is the executor of the Baudelaire fortune, whose duty is to stay in control of the fortune until Violet comes of age. Arthur Poe, a friend of the family, emerges and approaches them with news of their parents' demise in a fire that destroyed their home. The book begins with the Baudelaire children ( Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) enjoying a dark, foggy day at Briny Beach when it is not crowded. PlotĪ mysterious figure emerges from the clouds. Lemony Snicket Dedication To Beatrice- darling, dearest, dead. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. From the very page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant.

10.5 The Bad Beginning: Limited Edition and The Bad Beginning: Special Edition.

The bad beginning series