"Emma McChesney and Co." by Edna Ferber, places us in the life of a determined saleswoman, Emma McChesney, as she charges into the early 20th-century fashion trade. Her ambition drives her to expand her company's horizons in South America, leading to a head-to-head collision with both new opportunities and the Sans-Silk Skirt Company, fronted by a rival from her past, Fat Ed Meyers. The narrative begins by showcasing Emma's deep commitment to both her son and her career, preparing the reader for her upcoming trials. Her vibrant partnership with T. A. Buck is highlighted by lively dialogue, exhibiting their professional chemistry. While Buck shows both hesitation and encouragement towards Emma's South American venture, they capture the tension between business ambitions and personal considerations, ultimately framing Emma's character as a sharp, confident businesswoman ready for an unfolding drama involving ambition, gender dynamics, and a potential romance.
Emma McChesney and Co.
By Edna Ferber
A fearless businesswoman risks it all, traveling to South America to conquer new markets while facing a fierce rival and the possibility of an unexpected romance.
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About the AuthorEdna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat, Cimarron, Giant and Ice Palace (1958), which also received a film adaptation in 1960. She helped adapt her short story "Old Man Minick", published in 1922, into a play (Minick) and it was thrice adapted to film, in 1925 as the silent film Welcome Home, in 1932 as The Expert, and in 1939 as No Place to Go.
Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat, Cimarron, Giant and Ice Palace (1958), which also received a film adaptation in 1960. She helped adapt her short story "Old Man Minick", published in 1922, into a play (Minick) and it was thrice adapted to film, in 1925 as the silent film Welcome Home, in 1932 as The Expert, and in 1939 as No Place to Go.
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