Beautiful but poor
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About This Book
Julia Edwards' 'Beautiful but Poor' is a captivating novel that delves into the complex themes of beauty, wealth, and societal expectations. Set in the roaring 1920s, the book follows the protagonist, a stunning young woman named Rose, who despite her exceptional looks, finds herself struggling to make ends meet in a world that values material wealth above all else. Edwards' writing style is evocative and rich in detail, transporting the reader to a glamorous yet harsh era in American history. The juxtaposition of beauty and poverty serves as a poignant commentary on the superficiality of soci...
Chapters (249)(click to expand)
- BEAUTIFUL BUT POOR.
- CHAPTER I. HATTIE’S LETTER.
- CHAPTER II. MISS SCRIMP’S DISAPPOINTMENT.
- CHAPTER III. THE FOREMAN’S DISCOVERY.
- CHAPTER IV. TEA-TABLE TALK.
- CHAPTER V. DOES HE LOVE HER?
- CHAPTER VI. JOY TO TOIL-WORN HEARTS.
- CHAPTER VII. WHO CAN SHE BE?
- CHAPTER VIII. WHAT CAN THIS MEAN?
- CHAPTER IX. “LIZZIE, I’VE SEEN HER!”
- CHAPTER X. MISS SCRIMP’S CURIOSITY.
- CHAPTER XI. DETECTED.
- CHAPTER XII. WILL SHE KEEP HER PROMISES?
- CHAPTER XIII. “IT IS A GEM!” HE CRIED.
- CHAPTER XIV. A MARKED CHANGE.
- CHAPTER XV. A PROPOSITION.
- CHAPTER XVI. HATTIE’S RESOLVE.
- CHAPTER XVII. THE INTERVIEW.
- CHAPTER XVIII. CRITICISING THE SKETCHES.
- CHAPTER XIX. A TASK ACCOMPLISHED.
- CHAPTER XX. GOOD ADVICE.
- CHAPTER XXI. JESSIE ALBEMARLE.
- CHAPTER XXII. THE RIDE HOME.
- CHAPTER XXIII. THE OFFER REFUSED.
- CHAPTER XXIV. SCENE IN THE YOSEMITE.
- CHAPTER XXV. FRANK’S TALK WITH HIS SISTER.
- CHAPTER XXVI. “IT IS AS I FEARED.”
- CHAPTER XXVII. AUNT LOUISA.
- CHAPTER XXVIII. “I AM THAT CHILD’S MOTHER!”
- CHAPTER XXIX. REUNITED.
- CHAPTER XXX. “OH! I AM SO UNHAPPY!”
- CHAPTER XXXI. THE NEW HELP.
- CHAPTER XXXII. “SHE IS DYING!”
- CHAPTER XXXIII. “MY MOTHER IS DYING!”
- CHAPTER XXXIV. HATTIE’S SEX DEFENDED.
- CHAPTER XXXV. BATTLING WITH THE STORM.
- CHAPTER XXXVI. SAFE IN PORT.
- CHAPTER XXXVII. HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
- CHAPTER XXXVIII. AN IMPORTANT DISPATCH.
- CHAPTER XXXIX. MR. JONES PROMOTED.
- CHAPTER XL. CAPTAIN SMITH.
- CHAPTER XLI. HATTIE’S WELCOME.
- CHAPTER XLII. FOUND.
- CHAPTER XLIII. HATTIE LEAVES THE BINDERY.
- CHAPTER XLIV. THINE FOREVER!
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