"The Shadows of a Great City: A Romantic Story" by Grace Miller White is a novel that explores innocence, betrayal, and reconciliation amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century wealthy society. Childhood friends Annie, George, and Tom enjoy lives of privilege near a stone mansion, but their idyllic world is soon shadowed by jealousy and deception as their relationship grows more complicated. The bond between Annie and Tom is tested by George's mean-spiritedness, which ultimately leads to the revelation of his theft from Annie's father. As they grapple with hidden truths, the youthful playfulness of the children transitions into the looming weight of familial expectations, setting the stage for a journey filled with affection, betrayal, and the desire for forgiveness.
The shadows of a great city: A romantic story
By Grace Miller White
In a world of wealth and secrets, childhood innocence fades as affection turns to betrayal, and a stolen fortune threatens to shatter the ties that bind.
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About the AuthorGrace Miller White (1868–1957) was an American writer. She began her writing career novelizing plays, before turning her hand to novels in 1909. Several of her books were adapted for the big screen, most notably Tess of the Storm Country, which was filmed on four occasions between 1914 and 1960. She adopted the name Grace around 1897, in memory of a younger sister who had died before reaching her first birthday.
Grace Miller White (1868–1957) was an American writer. She began her writing career novelizing plays, before turning her hand to novels in 1909. Several of her books were adapted for the big screen, most notably Tess of the Storm Country, which was filmed on four occasions between 1914 and 1960. She adopted the name Grace around 1897, in memory of a younger sister who had died before reaching her first birthday.
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