Publisher's Synopsis
The Laughing Girl is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Betty Harrington. Betty is a beautiful and vivacious socialite who is known for her infectious laughter and carefree attitude. However, beneath her cheerful exterior lies a deep sadness and a sense of loneliness.As the story unfolds, we learn that Betty is in love with a man named Jack Dysart, who is engaged to another woman. Despite her feelings for Jack, Betty tries to move on and finds herself in a relationship with a wealthy businessman named Howard Cardross. However, her heart still belongs to Jack and she finds herself torn between the two men.As Betty struggles to navigate her complicated love life, she also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving her father's business dealings. The scandal threatens to ruin her family's reputation and Betty must use all of her wit and charm to protect the people she loves.The Laughing Girl is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and the complexities of life in early 20th century New York City. Chambers' vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of Betty and her struggles make her a compelling and relatable protagonist.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.
