Purple And Fine Linen

Purple And Fine Linen is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Alice Van Dorn. Alice is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. She is raised in a strict and conservative household, and her parents have high expectations for her future.As Alice grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations placed on her by her gender and social status. She longs for independence and freedom, but feels trapped by the expectations of her family and society. Despite this, Alice is determined to make her mark on the world and sets out to pursue her dreams.The novel follows Alice as she navigates the challenges of love, marriage, and career in a world that is hostile to women who seek to break free from traditional roles. Along the way, she encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a handsome young artist, a wealthy and powerful businessman, and a group of suffragettes fighting for women's rights.Through Alice's journey, Fawcett explores themes of gender, class, and social change in the late 19th century. The novel is a compelling portrait of a young woman's struggle to find her place in a rapidly changing world, and a powerful commentary on the challenges faced by women in the past and present.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.