Publisher's Synopsis
""A Queen Of The Paddock: A Romance Of The Race Course"" is a novel written by Charles E. Pearce and published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Sylvia, who is a passionate horse-racing enthusiast and has grown up surrounded by the sport. She is known as the ""Queen of the Paddock"" for her beauty and grace. Sylvia falls in love with a young jockey named Jack, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the racing world. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two begin a romantic relationship. However, their love is tested when Jack is accused of cheating in a race and Sylvia must fight to clear his name. The novel is set against the backdrop of the exciting and glamorous world of horse racing, with vivid descriptions of the races, the horses, and the people involved. It explores themes of love, class, and loyalty, as well as the challenges faced by those trying to make it in the competitive world of horse racing. Overall, ""A Queen Of The Paddock"" is a thrilling and romantic read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and horse racing enthusiasts alike.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.
