Golden Leaves (1904)

Golden Leaves is a novel written by Eloise A. Skimings and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Grace, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle. As she grows up, Grace falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Arthur's family.Grace is forced to navigate the complexities of high society and the expectations of her loved ones, while also coming to terms with her own desires and ambitions. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming socialite and a kind-hearted artist.The novel is set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century New York City, and Skimings vividly depicts the fashion, architecture, and social customs of the time. Through Grace's journey, the author explores themes of love, class, and personal identity, offering a compelling portrait of a young woman's coming of age 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.