The Gold Girl (1920)

By James B. Hendryx

Book Overview

The Gold Girl is a novel written by James Beardsley Hendryx and published in 1920. Set in the early 1900s, the story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Ryan, who is known as the ""Gold Girl"" due to her striking blonde hair. Mary is orphaned at a young age and forced to make her way in the world alone. She finds work as a dancer in a saloon and soon becomes the star attraction, drawing the attention of many men, including a wealthy mine owner named John Rawn.As Mary's fame and fortune grow, she is faced with many challenges and temptations. She must navigate the dangerous world of the saloon, fend off unwanted advances from men, and confront her own desires and ambitions. Along the way, she meets a young man named Tom, who becomes her confidant and ally in her struggles.As Mary rises to the top of her profession, she becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation and her career. With the help of Tom and other friends, she must fight to clear her name and regain her place in society.The Gold Girl is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and survival in a world where women had limited options and faced many obstacles. Hendryx's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic of American literature.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: 1165545896
• ISBN13: 9781165545896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"