Light-Fingered Gentry

Name: Light-Fingered Gentry
Author: David Graham Phillips

By David Graham Phillips

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A reserved young woman leaves provincial life to pursue artistic work in the city and confronts the manners and ambitions of fashionable society. Cousins, patrons, and rival suitors press claims upon her time and reputation, producing jealousies, scandals, and duels that expose class pretensions and private loyalties. Through episodes of studio life, social breakfasts, and legal and romantic complications, she and those around her face moral choices and misunderstandings that are gradually untangled, leading to disclosures, reconciliations, and a reordering of personal alliances.

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David Graham Phillips

David Graham Phillips was an American novelist and journalist active in the early 20th century, known for his contributions to social criticism and fiction. His works often explored themes of morality, society, and the complexities of human relationships. One of his notable novels, "Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise," reflects his keen insight into the struggles of women in a changing society. Phillips was also recognized for his investigative journalism, which aimed to expose corruption and advocate for reform. His literary legacy includes a diverse array of novels that capture the spirit of his time.