"Pretty Geraldine, the New York Salesgirl; or, Wedded to Her Choice" by Alex. McVeigh Miller is a story that follows Geraldine, a striking salesgirl with dreams of gracing the stage, as she navigates love and ambition in late 19th-century New York. The narrative starts with Geraldine amidst the hustle of her dry-goods store, playfully bantering with her friend Cissy, when the charismatic actor Clifford Standish appears, drawn by Geraldine’s beauty and promising to make her acting dreams a reality, inciting Cissy's wariness about the perils of such a path. Amidst this tension, Geraldine must balance her yearning for stardom with the realities of her world, as her interactions with Clifford and a courageous fireman lead her down a path of tough decisions, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of her heart and her future.
Pretty Geraldine, the New York Salesgirl; or, Wedded to Her Choice
By Alex. McVeigh Miller
A beautiful salesgirl, torn between the allure of the stage and the affections of two very different men, must decide which path will truly lead to her happiness.
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About the AuthorMrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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