The Superintendent (1910)

By Irene Welch Grissom

Book Overview

The Superintendent is a novel written by Irene Welch Grissom and first published in 1910. The book follows the story of a young woman named Jean, who becomes the superintendent of a large apartment building in Chicago. Despite her lack of experience, Jean is determined to do her job well and gain the respect of the building's residents.As she navigates the challenges of her new role, Jean finds herself drawn to two very different men: the wealthy and charismatic Mr. Graham, and the hardworking and dependable Mr. Brown. As she tries to balance her personal and professional lives, Jean must also deal with the jealousies and rivalries that arise among the building's tenants.The Superintendent is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and the struggles of a young woman trying to make her way in a male-dominated world. With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century Chicago and its colorful cast of characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 116631247X
• ISBN13: 9781166312473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"