The man she hated : $b or, Won by strategy

"The Man She Hated: or, Won by Strategy" by Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller is a 19th-century novel where Fairfax Fielding, a young woman working in a factory, finds herself caught between her true feelings and societal pressures. She claims to despise Waverley Osborne, a rich man, but her life spins out of control when jealousy and manipulation lead to a forced marriage. The introduction of Miss Platt, a new co-worker filled with envy, adds conflict, while a chance encounter with the wealthy Bayard Lorraine briefly distracts her. Fair's initial experiences set the stage for a story about romance, deceit, and the search for oneself within the limitations of social standing in New York city.