Vanity Square

Vanity Square: A Story of Fifth Avenue Life is a novel written by Edgar Saltus that explores the lavish and extravagant lifestyle of New York City’s elite. The story is set in the early 1900s and centers around the wealthy residents of Fifth Avenue, specifically those who reside in a luxurious apartment building known as Vanity Square. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the beautiful and ambitious actress, Lillian Sinclair, who is determined to climb the social ladder and marry into a wealthy family. She sets her sights on the handsome and wealthy bachelor, Richard Fleming, who is also pursued by the wealthy and beautiful heiress, Adelaide Chilton. As the story unfolds, the characters navigate the complexities of love, wealth, and social status, all while dealing with the scandals and secrets that threaten to destroy their reputations and relationships. The novel offers a glimpse into the extravagant and indulgent lifestyle of the wealthy elite of New York City’s Fifth Avenue, while also exploring themes of love, ambition, and the consequences of one’s actions. Overall, Vanity Square: A Story of Fifth Avenue Life is a captivating and insightful novel that provides a fascinating look into the lives of the wealthy and privileged in early 20th century America.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.