Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World

"Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale of a young woman's courageous stand against manipulation and her pursuit of independence in the late 1800s. Florence Linden, a compassionate and determined girl, finds herself entangled in a web of family drama involving her grieving uncle, a missing son, and a deceitful cousin named Curtis. Amidst mounting pressure to marry Curtis for financial security, Florence defies expectations, choosing instead to leave her privileged life behind and forge her own path in the world. The story begins by painting a picture of a family strained by loss and threatened by greed, with Florence's loyalty and love put to the test as she navigates the treacherous schemes of her cousin and asserts her right to self-determination.