Patty's Success

Patty Fairfield is back in New York after months abroad, and she's got her sights set on something far more thrilling than tea parties. Fresh from Europe with new polish and bigger ambitions, this spirited young woman is determined to prove she can make her own way in the world. When she learns of an aspiring artist without the means to study her craft, Patty sets herself a daring challenge: she'll earn fifteen dollars entirely on her own, no hand-outs, no compromises. What follows is a delightful romp through early 1900s New York, as Patty leans on her charm, wit, and stubborn refusal to be sidelined by anyone who doubts a girl can amount to something. The novel radiates the particular joy of watching a young woman claim agency over her own life while lifting others along the way. Wells captures something timeless in that first flush of believing the world is yours for the taking.