The Ladder Of Fortune (1899)

By Frances Courtenay Baylor

Book Overview

The Ladder of Fortune is a novel written by Frances Courtenay Baylor and first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Pauline, who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to make her own way in the world after her father's death and the loss of their fortune.Pauline is determined to climb the ladder of success and achieve the financial independence she craves. She begins working as a governess for a wealthy family, but soon realizes that her true talent lies in business. With the help of a kind and supportive mentor, Pauline sets out to start her own company, facing numerous challenges and setbacks along the way.The novel explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the struggle for independence in a male-dominated society. It also touches on issues of class and social mobility, as Pauline navigates the worlds of both the wealthy elite and the working class.Overall, The Ladder of Fortune is a compelling and inspiring story of a young woman's journey to success and self-discovery in a rapidly changing 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: 1167226208
• ISBN13: 9781167226205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"