Cinderella Jane

Jerry Paxton is a quick‑witted, aspiring impresario who finds himself thrust into the glittering world of society clubs and charitable spectacles. When the fashionable Mrs. Abercrombie Brendon asks him to devise a brand‑new fundraiser, Jerry’s flamboyant imagination erupts into a grand “Pageant of the Prophets,” promising elaborate biblical tableaux, daring costumes, and a heaping dose of theatrical extravagance. The opening chapters sparkle with witty banter, lively descriptions of high‑society gossip, and a sense that the whole affair could be either a triumphant triumph or a spectacular disaster.

Set against a backdrop of wartime charity drives and eccentric patrons, the novel follows Jerry as he sketches plans, negotiates roles, and assembles a cast that includes a sultry Salome and a regal Herodias. His confidence and clever retorts keep readers chuckling, while the bustling preparations hint at both creative triumphs and inevitable hiccups. The story captures the charm of an era obsessed with pageantry, offering a light‑hearted look at ambition, imagination, and the comedy of social ambition.