Pretty Madcap Dorothy; Or, How She Won a Lover

By Laura Jean Libbey

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst her vibrant life as a book-bindery worker, a spirited young woman finds her heart torn between a dashing streetcar conductor with secrets and a devoted admirer, forcing her to confront her desires and societal expectations to find true love.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2009-08-24

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Summary

"Pretty Madcap Dorothy; Or, How She Won a Lover" by Laura Jean Libbey is a romantic novel that follows Dorothy Glenn, a vivacious young woman working in a New York City book-bindery, as she chases her dreams of love and a better life. The story revolves around Dorothy’s friendships with other working girls, her budding romance with Harry Langdon, a charming streetcar conductor who is more than he seems, and the dilemma of her existing engagement with Jack Garner, a hardworking young man who adores her. The novel explores the hopes, dreams, and occasional heartaches of these young women as they search for love against the constraints of their social status and competing affections, ultimately weaving a tale of youthful passion, societal expectations, and personal choice.