The Lawton Girl (1897)

The Lawton Girl is a novel written by Harold Frederic and published in 1897. The story takes place in the late 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Isabel Lawton, who comes from a wealthy family in New York City. Isabel is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies the expectations of her social class and pursues her own ambitions.The novel explores themes of class, gender roles, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Isabel faces many challenges as she tries to navigate her way through a world that is dominated by men. She is determined to make her own choices and live life on her own terms, even if it means going against the norms of her society.The story also delves into the romantic relationships of the characters, including Isabel's love interest, a journalist named John Mavering. The two must navigate their own personal struggles as well as the challenges that come with being in a relationship that is frowned upon by their social circle.Overall, The Lawton Girl is a thought-provoking novel that explores important social issues of its time. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today.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.