Publisher's Synopsis
The Last Woman is a novel written by Ross Beeckman and published in 1909. The book tells the story of a woman named Mary Standish who is the last surviving member of her family. Mary is a wealthy and independent woman who lives alone in her mansion in New York City. She is known for her beauty, intelligence, and her ability to hold her own in a male-dominated society.Despite her success, Mary is haunted by the tragic events that led to the death of her family. She struggles to come to terms with her past and find meaning in her life. Her journey is complicated by the arrival of a young man named John Ashburn, who is hired to work as her secretary. John is a kind and intelligent man who quickly becomes enamored with Mary.As the two become closer, Mary begins to open up about her past and the trauma she has experienced. John helps her to confront her demons and find a new sense of purpose in life. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is engaged to another woman.The Last Woman is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
