Publisher's Synopsis
The Girl From Farris's is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Rhonda Terry. Rhonda is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who dies suddenly, leaving her and her mother penniless. Forced to leave their comfortable life behind, Rhonda and her mother move to the slums of Chicago, where they settle in a boarding house run by a woman named Farris.Rhonda is determined to make the best of her situation and sets out to find work. She soon finds a job at a nearby factory, where she meets a young man named Carl. Despite their different backgrounds, Rhonda and Carl fall in love and begin a relationship.However, their happiness is short-lived when Carl is accused of a crime he didn't commit and is sent to prison. Rhonda is devastated but refuses to give up on him. She sets out to prove his innocence and, with the help of a group of friends, she is able to clear his name.The Girl From Farris's is a heartwarming tale of love and determination in the face of adversity. It is a classic example of Burroughs' storytelling prowess and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.TWO weeks had elapsed since Mr. Farris had been held for the grand jury. He had been at liberty on bail. The girl, against whom there had been no charge, had been held, virtually a prisoner, in a home for erring women that she might be available as a witness when needed.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.
