Publisher's Synopsis
The Beauty is a novel written by Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, who later became the First Lady of the United States as the wife of President Woodrow Wilson. The book was first published in 1910 and tells the story of a young woman named Cynthia Grey who is known for her striking beauty. Cynthia lives in a small town in Virginia and is courted by many of the local men, but she only has eyes for one - a wealthy and handsome young man named John Ashley. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is engaged to another woman, and Cynthia must navigate the social norms and expectations of the time to try and win his heart. Along the way, she is forced to confront the realities of class and status in early 20th century America, and must decide what she truly values in life. The Beauty is a romantic and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of high society and the struggles of women in the early 1900s.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.
