A Thousand Faces (1915)

By Florence Seyler Thompson and George W. Galvin

Book Overview

A Thousand Faces is a novel written by Florence Seyler Thompson and published in 1915. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home and family after her father's death. She moves to the city to start a new life, but soon finds herself struggling to survive in a world that is harsh and unforgiving.As Mary navigates her way through the city, she encounters a variety of characters, each with their own unique story and struggles. She befriends a group of artists who help her find work as a model, and she falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Jack. However, her happiness is short-lived as Jack's family disapproves of their relationship and he is forced to end things with Mary.Throughout the novel, Mary is forced to adopt different personas in order to survive and thrive in the city. She takes on various jobs, including working as a waitress and a seamstress, and even becomes involved in the world of crime. However, she never loses sight of her dreams and continues to strive for a better life.A Thousand Faces is a compelling story of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the early 20th century and explores the challenges faced by women during this time. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116433297X
• ISBN13: 9781164332978
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"