"Black Oxen" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a captivating story that unfolds within the vibrant and theatrical world of New York society, where journalist Lee Clavering becomes entangled with the mysterious Madame Zattiany and her connection to the past of Mary Ogden, a celebrated beauty. Amidst societal expectations and romantic undertones, the story explores the themes of identity, lost youth, and beauty as Clavering becomes intrigued by Madame Zattiany's family history, unearthing a web of intrigue that will test his world-weary perspective and force him to navigate the complex roles of women in a time of change.
Black Oxen
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
In a whirlwind of New York society and long-held secrets, a disillusioned journalist finds his life upturned by a mysterious woman who has connections to a celebrated beauty from the past.
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About the AuthorGertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
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