The Perils of Pauline

: "The Perils of Pauline" by Charles Goddard is a tale set within the affluent Marvin family, weaving together the lives of Stanford Marvin, his adopted daughter Pauline, and her suitor, Harry. This story explores dreams, daring escapades, and treachery, as Pauline seeks adventure before settling down, while a dark shadow emerges in the form of Owen, Stanford's secretary. Owen's hidden drug habit and disintegrating moral compass create danger, setting the scene for a dramatic clash between Pauline's yearn for freedom and Owen's manipulative plots, all unfolding amidst emotional struggles in high society.