Publisher's Synopsis
Wired Love: A Romance Of Dots And Dashes (1880) is a novel by Ella Cheever Thayer that explores the world of telegraphy and the blossoming romance between two telegraph operators. The story is set in the late 19th century and centers around the character of Nattie Rogers, a young woman who works as a telegraph operator in a New York City office. Nattie is a skilled operator who takes pride in her work and enjoys the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of the telegraph office.One day, Nattie receives a message from a fellow operator who goes by the name of ""C"" (later revealed to be a man named Charlie Deems). Nattie and Charlie strike up a conversation over the telegraph wires and soon develop a deep connection. They share their hopes and dreams, discuss their favorite books and music, and even flirt with each other over the wires.As their relationship deepens, Nattie and Charlie decide to meet in person. However, when they finally come face to face, they are both surprised to discover that they have been imagining each other very differently than they actually appear. Despite this initial disappointment, Nattie and Charlie continue to see each other and their love for each other grows stronger.Wired Love is a charming and romantic novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of telegraphy and the role it played in connecting people in the late 19th century. Through the characters of Nattie and Charlie, Thayer explores themes of love, communication, and the power of technology to bring people together.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.
