On The Red Staircase (1897)

On The Red Staircase is a novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor and first published in 1897. The story is set in New York City in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Lucy and Dorothy, who come from very different backgrounds. Lucy is a wealthy heiress who has everything she could ever want, but feels unfulfilled and bored with her life. Dorothy, on the other hand, is a struggling artist who is passionate about her work but struggles to make ends meet.The two women meet by chance on a red staircase in a hotel and strike up an unlikely friendship. As they get to know each other, they begin to realize that they have more in common than they thought. Lucy is drawn to Dorothy's passion and creativity, while Dorothy admires Lucy's confidence and independence.As the story unfolds, the two women navigate the challenges of their respective worlds, from Lucy's privileged but stifling life to Dorothy's struggles as an artist in a male-dominated field. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of following one's dreams.On The Red Staircase is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, gender, and identity in turn-of-the-century America. With vivid descriptions of New York City and its bustling social scene, as well as complex and relatable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or women's literature.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.