Douglass Sherley
George Douglass Sherley was an author, journalist, and poet. Sherley was born and lived in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was born into a wealthy family with interests in railroad companies and inherited the family's estate. He graduated from Centre College and then studied law at the University of Virginia. He worked as a journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal beginning in the 1870s despite his millionaire status. He wrote poetry and short stories which he published using his own wealth during the 1880s.
The Inner Sisterhood A Social Study in High Colors
Experience the glittering but cutthroat world where beauty and social standing dictate lives, loves, and friendships of young women caught in a whirlwind of social expectations.
By Douglass Sherley
The Story of a Picture
A young man's unspoken desires become entangled with a mysterious drawing that appears to change with his emotions.
By Douglass Sherley
A Few Short Sketches
Experience heartfelt moments of love, loss, and longing as characters navigate life's complexities and seek connection in a world of shifting emotions.
By Douglass Sherley
A Spray of Kentucky Pine Placed at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley
Honor the memory of a beloved poet through heartfelt reflections on the enduring power of love, loss, and the beauty found in shared human connection.
By Douglass Sherley
Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle
** A captivating umbrella handle sparks a series of comical encounters, revealing the delightful and complicated sides of love.
By Douglass Sherley