A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 2

"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a story set in the late 1800s, it takes us to New York City, where we meet Alma Leighton, a young artist who's chasing her dreams, and her mother, Mrs. Leighton, who worries about everything. We meet the Leightons as they settle into their new city apartment. As they talk, you see how different they are: Alma is full of hope, while her mother is full of doubt. The story gives a glimpse into the tough lives of artists, how money problems can get in the way, and how scary it can be to chase a dream in a big city. With their introduction the story prepares us for the twists and turns as the Leightons try to make it in the art world, surrounded by the chaos of the city.