The Next Corner (1921)

By Kate Jordan

Book Overview

The Next Corner is a novel written by Kate Jordan and first published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Hastings, who grows up in a small town in the Midwest and dreams of a more exciting life in the big city. After graduating from college, Mary moves to Chicago and begins working as a secretary for a wealthy businessman. She quickly becomes involved in the city's social scene and falls in love with a charming but troubled man named Jack. As their relationship deepens, Mary must confront the harsh realities of love and loss in a rapidly changing world. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the search for identity in a time of great social upheaval. With vivid descriptions of life in 1920s Chicago and a compelling narrative, The Next Corner is a timeless tale of one woman's journey towards self-discovery.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: 1437320899
• ISBN13: 9781437320893
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"