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The Reigning Belle: A Society Novel

1872

Ann S. Stephens

The Reigning Belle: A Society Novel

The Reigning Belle: A Society Novel

Ann S. Stephens

1872

American Literature, Humour, Novels, Romance

The Reigning Belle, published in 1872 by Ann S. Stephens, is a society novel that explores the lives of young women in 19th-century New York. The story follows Eva Laurence, a shop girl entangled in the intrigues of high society, and Mrs. Lambert, a prominent belle, as they navigate class differences and romantic rivalries. The novel combines humor and tension, highlighting personal struggles and societal challenges, particularly through the parallel journey of Eva's brother, James, who seeks to support their family amidst hardship.

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