Some Ladies In Haste (1908)

By Robert W. Chambers

Book Overview

Some Ladies In Haste is a novel written by Robert William Chambers in 1908. The story revolves around the lives of three women - a wealthy widow, a young and ambitious actress, and a beautiful but naive heiress. The novel is set in New York City during the early 20th century and explores the themes of love, ambition, and social status.The wealthy widow, Mrs. Van Cortlandt, is a well-known socialite who is admired by many. She is a woman of great wealth and influence and is used to getting what she wants. The young actress, Miss Fanny Lemoyne, is determined to make it big in the world of theatre. She is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her dreams, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. The beautiful heiress, Miss Betty Madison, is a naive and innocent young woman who is unaware of the dangers that lurk in the world of high society.As the story unfolds, the lives of these three women become intertwined in unexpected ways. Mrs. Van Cortlandt becomes enamored with Miss Lemoyne's talent and takes her under her wing, introducing her to the world of high society. Miss Madison, on the other hand, becomes the target of a group of unscrupulous men who seek to take advantage of her innocence.The novel is a compelling exploration of the lives of women during a time when social status and wealth were highly valued. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society and the struggles that women faced as they tried to navigate their way through it. Some Ladies In Haste is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters and compelling storyline.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164895362
• ISBN13: 9781164895367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"