The Social Secretary

The Social Secretary

David Graham Phillips

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9781432694050
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The Social Secretary is a novel written by David Graham Phillips, first published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young woman named Alice Adams who becomes a social secretary for a wealthy family in New York City. As she navigates the complex social circles of the upper class, Alice becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation and her career. Along the way, she must navigate the complicated relationships between the family members and their friends, including a handsome and charming young man who may hold the key to her future. The Social Secretary is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century New York City society. Phillips’ vivid descriptions of the lavish parties and opulent lifestyles of the wealthy elite are sure to captivate readers, while the intricate plot and engaging characters will keep them on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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