Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Scepter is a novel written by Clara Belle Baker and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Jeanette who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel aunt and uncle. Despite their mistreatment, Jeanette remains determined to make a life for herself and eventually finds work as a governess.As she navigates her new job, Jeanette becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a valuable golden scepter that has been stolen from a wealthy family. With the help of her employer's son, she sets out to solve the crime and clear the name of an innocent man who has been accused of the theft.Along the way, Jeanette also grapples with her own feelings of love and attraction towards her employer's son, and must decide whether to pursue a relationship with him despite the social barriers that exist between them.The Golden Scepter is a classic tale of romance, mystery, and intrigue set against the backdrop of early 20th century America. With its vivid descriptions of life in the era and its engaging characters, it remains a beloved work of fiction to this day.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.
