The Silver Butterfly

"The Silver Butterfly" by Wilson Woodrow is a love story set in the early 1900s where Robert Hayden, a worldly man who built railroads in faraway places, comes back to New York City. Adjusting to city life again, he meets the fascinating Marcia Oldham, a woman shrouded in mystery, and begins an intense romance. Hayden's cousin, Kitty Hampton, stirs intrigue by mentioning Marcia’s possible engagement to someone else sending Hayden into a hopeful pursuit of this "fairy princess." Spotting Marcia at a show, Hayden admires her beauty, especially the silver butterfly designs she wears, resulting in him meeting her. The book starts with love, hints of secrets, and the challenge of finding happiness in a world full of rules.