The Best People (1918)

The Best People is a novel written by Anne Warwick and first published in 1918. The story revolves around the wealthy and privileged society of New York City in the early 20th century. The main character, Katherine Markham, is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her mark in this elite social circle. She falls in love with a young man named Jack Dysart, who is also from a wealthy family, but their relationship is complicated by the expectations and demands of their families and society. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, class, and social status, as well as the struggles and sacrifices that individuals must make to maintain their place in this exclusive world. The Best People is a captivating and insightful portrayal of the high society of New York City during a time of great change and upheaval in American history.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.