Quick Curtains (1915)

By Kenneth Sawyer Goodman

Book Overview

Quick Curtains is a novel written by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman and published in 1915. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to make ends meet in New York City. Mary is a talented seamstress and dreams of becoming a successful fashion designer, but she is held back by her lack of resources and connections.One day, Mary is approached by a wealthy socialite who offers her a job designing curtains for her home. Mary jumps at the opportunity and soon finds herself immersed in the world of high society. She meets a variety of interesting characters, including a charming young man named Jack who quickly becomes her love interest.As Mary's career takes off, she must navigate the challenges of working in a cutthroat industry while also dealing with the complexities of her personal life. She must decide whether to pursue her dreams or settle for a more conventional path, and she must also confront the realities of class and social status in early 20th century America.Quick Curtains is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a window into the world of fashion and society in the early 1900s. It is a story about ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1120801451
• ISBN13: 9781120801456
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"