
A sharp‑tongued star of the parlor‑dance circuit finds herself thrust into a media frenzy when rumors of a breakup with her longtime partner surface. Determined to control the narrative, she juggles a demanding press agent, a flamboyant mother who still runs her life like a circus act, and the pressures of maintaining a glamorous public image. The opening scenes crackle with witty banter and the frantic scramble to craft a statement that will keep her reputation intact.
Beyond the headlines, the novel explores the delicate balance between art and ambition, as the protagonist navigates the expectations of a society that loves her performance but questions her personal choices. With a cast of colorful characters—from a sardonic publicity man to loyal friends and two mischievous dogs—the story paints a vivid portrait of a woman refusing to be silenced while the world watches every step she takes.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (316K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.net
Release date
2010-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1888–1962
A lively early 20th-century American writer, she moved easily between magazine fiction, mystery, children's books, and screenwriting. Her career was remarkably wide-ranging, and her stories often carried a brisk, playful energy.
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