Publisher's Synopsis
Purple and Fine Linen is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett. It is a story that revolves around the life of a young woman named Maud Enderley who is from a wealthy family. Maud is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by many, but she is also very ambitious, and she wants to make a name for herself in the world.The novel is set in the late 19th century in New York City, and it explores the themes of love, money, and social status. Maud's family is very wealthy, and they have a reputation to maintain. They are very concerned about their social status and want to make sure that Maud marries someone who is of the same social standing.Maud, on the other hand, is not interested in marrying for money or social status. She wants to marry for love, and she falls in love with a man who is not from the same social class as her. This creates a lot of tension between Maud and her family, and she has to make some tough decisions about her future.The novel is beautifully written, and it captures the essence of the time period. It is a story about a woman who is trying to find her place in the world and who is struggling to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of her family and society. It is a story that is both poignant and inspiring, and it will resonate with readers who are interested in the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating social norms.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.
