Publisher's Synopsis
Fugitives is a novel written by Isabel Moore and first published in 1916. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Maida Westabrook and her cousin, Caroline. Maida is a wealthy heiress who has everything she could ever want, except for the freedom to live her life on her own terms. Caroline, on the other hand, is a struggling artist who is determined to make a name for herself in the world of art.The two women are brought together by fate and soon become close friends. However, their friendship is tested when Maida's father discovers that she is in love with a man he disapproves of. In order to protect her daughter, he sends Maida away to Europe, leaving Caroline behind.As the years pass, Maida and Caroline's lives take very different paths. Maida marries a wealthy man and becomes a socialite, while Caroline struggles to make ends meet as an artist. However, their paths cross again when Maida returns to America, fleeing from a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation.The two women must work together to clear Maida's name and protect her from those who would do her harm. Along the way, they both learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Fugitives is a timeless tale of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a beautifully written novel that captures the spirit of the early 20th century and the struggles faced by women during that time.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.