Publisher's Synopsis
The Bandbox is a novel written by Louis Joseph Vance and published in 1912. The story is set in New York City and follows the adventures of a young man named Johnnie Watson, who is trying to make a name for himself in the world of journalism. Johnnie is given the chance to write for a new society magazine called The Bandbox, which is run by a wealthy and eccentric woman named Mrs. Gertrude De Peyster. The magazine is aimed at the city's elite and is filled with gossip and scandalous stories. Johnnie quickly becomes embroiled in the world of high society and begins to uncover secrets that could ruin some of the city's most prominent figures. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Cynthia Meyrick and must navigate the complicated social dynamics of the city in order to win her heart. The Bandbox is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the world of New York's upper crust in the early 20th century.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.
