Publisher's Synopsis
The Masquerading of Margaret is a novel written by Cora Gottschalk Welty and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of Margaret, a young woman who is forced to masquerade as a man in order to escape a difficult situation. Margaret's father has passed away, leaving her with no support and no prospects. She is forced to take on the identity of a man named Mark, and begins to work as a clerk in a law office. Margaret quickly becomes adept at her new role and begins to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with it. However, she soon finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and intrigue, as her true identity is threatened to be exposed. The novel explores themes of gender identity, social expectations, and the struggle for self-determination in a world that often tries to limit individual freedom. The Masquerading of Margaret is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women 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.
