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by Nelson Lloyd
A former college star, once celebrated in newspapers for his athletic feats, now trades his cleats for a real‑estate ledger. He narrates his restless search for a more enduring reputation, balancing the lure of the pen with the hard realities of commerce. His voice is both reflective and humorously self‑aware, offering a glimpse into the compromises that shape ambition.
The story unfolds amid the glittering social calendar of early‑1900s New York: horse‑shows with the formidable Mrs. Radigan, elegant opera evenings, costume balls, and lively weekend gatherings at Westbury. Along the way he meets the spirited Miss Pearl Veal, whose engagements and flirtations add a playful counterpoint to the high‑society intrigue. Through witty observations and vivid scenes, the listener is invited into a world of cotillons, duels of wit, and the subtle dramas that ripple beneath the polished surface of fashionable life.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (323K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-10-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1873–1933
A newspaper reporter turned novelist, he wrote lively fiction shaped by sharp observation and years in journalism. His work includes popular early-20th-century novels such as The Chronic Loafer and A Drone and a Dreamer.
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