Linda Condon

Linda Condon is a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. The book tells the story of a young woman named Linda Condon who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Linda is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite her father's expectations that she will marry well and settle into a life of luxury.As Linda begins to explore her own interests and passions, she becomes involved in a number of romantic relationships with men from different walks of life. She falls in love with a struggling artist, a wealthy businessman, and a charming playboy, but ultimately must decide which path is right for her.Throughout the novel, Linda grapples with questions of love, ambition, and identity, as she tries to find her place in a rapidly changing world. Hergesheimer's writing is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of early 20th century America and the struggles of a young woman trying to find her way in a society that often undervalues and underestimates women.Linda Condon is a timeless story of love, ambition, and self-discovery that continues to resonate with readers today.1919. American novelist Hergesheimer has been called a naturalist writing of the romantic past. He is also the author of short stories, essays, biographies, and the autobiography, From an Old House. Linda Condon is a character study of an emotionally repressed girl. The book begins: A black bang was, but not ultimately, the most notable feature of her uncommon personality-straight and severe and dense across her clear pale brow and eyes. Her eyes were the last thing to remember and wonder about; in shade blue, they had a velvet richness, a poignant intensity of lovely color, that surprised the heart. Aside from that she was slim, perhaps ten years old, and graver than gay.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.