The Baroness Of New York

By Joaquin Miller

Book Overview

The Baroness Of New York is a novel written by Joaquin Miller that tells the story of a young woman named Zephyr, who is born into poverty in the American West but rises to become a wealthy and powerful figure in New York society. Zephyr's journey takes her from the dusty plains of the frontier to the glittering ballrooms of Manhattan, where she uses her charm, wit, and intelligence to climb the social ladder and gain the respect of the city's elite.Along the way, Zephyr encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome journalist, a ruthless businessman, and a group of suffragettes fighting for women's rights. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Zephyr must also confront the ghosts of her past and the secrets that threaten to destroy everything she has worked so hard to achieve.Written in Miller's signature poetic style, The Baroness Of New York is a sweeping tale of ambition, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century America. With vivid descriptions of the era's fashion, architecture, and social customs, this novel offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles of a young woman determined to make her mark on the world.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: 054839671X
• ISBN13: 9780548396711
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"