
Champ Carter is a struggling writer whose charm and modest reputation have made him a favorite at society gatherings, even though his inherited debts keep him perpetually short of money. He lives on the edge of respectable poverty, hoping his pen will eventually lift him out of the precariousness that follows the loss of his father’s fortune. Across town, Dolly Ingram is the beautiful, head‑strong daughter of a formidable matriarch who has spent years grooming her for a marriage to a duke, believing that only a title can secure the family’s standing.
Their worlds collide on a storm‑slick racetrack, where a chance encounter with a losing horse and a shared moment of kindness sparks an instant, undeniable connection. As rain drizzles and the crowd thins, the two find themselves drawn together despite the expectations that loom over them. Their budding romance promises both a delightful escape from societal pressures and a test of whether love can truly triumph over ambition.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (72K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Aaron Cannon, and David Widger
Release date
1999-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1916
A bestselling journalist-novelist of the Gilded Age, he brought speed, style, and firsthand drama to stories of war, politics, and high society. His adventures as a foreign correspondent helped shape the modern image of the reporter on the scene.
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