Publisher's Synopsis
A Pair of Idols is a novel written by Stewart Thomas Caven and first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young women, Elizabeth and Margaret, who are both aspiring actresses in London. Elizabeth is a talented and ambitious actress who is determined to make it big in the theater world, while Margaret is more reserved and cautious, but equally passionate about her craft.As the two women navigate the challenges and opportunities of the theater world, they find themselves competing for the same roles and the attention of the same men. Their friendship is put to the test as they struggle to balance their personal and professional lives, and the pressures of fame and success threaten to tear them apart.With vivid descriptions of the theater scene in London, A Pair of Idols offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century drama and the lives of the women who pursued their dreams in this challenging and competitive field. The novel explores themes of ambition, friendship, love, and sacrifice, and offers a compelling portrait of two women who refused to be defined by the limitations of their gender and society.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.
