A Capital Courtship (1897)

A Capital Courtship is a novel written by Alexander Black and originally published in 1897. The story takes place in Washington D.C. during the Gilded Age and follows the romantic pursuits of a young woman named Edith Carleton. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent socialite who is courted by two very different men: the wealthy and powerful Senator Arthur Wainwright and the charming but less affluent journalist, Tom Van Ness. As Edith navigates the complex social scene of Washington D.C., she must decide which man she truly loves and whether she is willing to sacrifice her own desires for the sake of her family's reputation and social status. Along the way, she is forced to confront the realities of class and power in American society and grapple with her own sense of identity and purpose. A Capital Courtship is a compelling and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in turn-of-the-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.