
VICKY VAN - BY CAROLYN WELLS - AUTHOR OF
TO - ONE OF MY BEST CHUMS - JULIAN KING SPRAGUE - CHAPTER I. VICKY VAN II. MR. SOMERS III. THE WAITER'S STORY IV. SOMERS' REAL NAME V. THE SCHUYLER HOUSEHOLD VI. VICKY'S WAYS VII. RUTH SCHUYLER VIII. THE LETTER BOX IX. THE SOCIAL SECRETARY X. THE INQUEST XI. A NOTE FROM VICKY XII. MORE NOTES XIII. FLEMING STONE XIV. WALLS HAVE TONGUES XV. FIBSY XVI. A FUTILE CHASE XVII. THE GOLD-FRINGED GOWN XVIII. FIBSY DINES OUT XIX. PROOFS AND MORE PROOFS XX. THE TRUTH FROM RUTH - CHAPTER I - VICKY VAN
CHAPTER II - MR. SOMERS
CHAPTER III - THE WAITER'S STORY
CHAPTER IV - SOMERS' REAL NAME
CHAPTER V - THE SCHUYLER HOUSEHOLD
CHAPTER VI - VICKY'S WAYS
CHAPTER VII - RUTH SCHUYLER
CHAPTER VIII - THE LETTER-BOX
CHAPTER IX - THE SOCIAL SECRETARY
Set in the lively streets just off Fifth Avenue, the story follows a young lawyer who is drawn into the glittering world of Vicky Van, a magnetic hostess whose gatherings pulse with music, witty banter, and a hint of intrigue. The narrator, an orphan raised by a caring aunt, balances a respectable career with the allure of Vicky’s unconventional soirées, where the city’s elite and bohemian spirits mingle beneath brightly lit windows.
At a midnight party that promises both laughter and subtle danger, old acquaintances resurface and new mysteries begin to surface. Through quick‑witted dialogue and the charm of a close‑knit circle, the novel captures the tension between propriety and rebellion, inviting listeners to wonder what lies behind Vicky’s radiant smile. The first act sets the stage for a tale where friendship, flirtation, and hidden motives intertwine, leaving you eager to hear what unfolds next.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (335K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1942
A wildly prolific American writer, she moved easily from mysteries and children’s books to light verse and literary humor. Her work was hugely popular in the early 20th century, and she was also known as a serious collector of Walt Whitman materials.
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