The Singular Miss Smith

The Singular Miss Smith is a novel written by Florence Morse Kingsley. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Miss Smith who is orphaned at a young age and is left to live with her wealthy aunt. Despite her aunt's attempts to mold her into a proper society lady, Miss Smith remains independent and unconventional. She is determined to make her own way in the world and refuses to conform to societal norms.As the story progresses, Miss Smith becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Torp. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mr. Van Torp is already engaged to another woman. Miss Smith must navigate this complicated situation while also dealing with her own personal struggles and the expectations of those around her.Throughout the novel, Kingsley explores themes of independence, love, and societal expectations. The story is set against the backdrop of New York City in the early 20th century, and Kingsley vividly portrays the bustling city and its social scene.Overall, The Singular Miss Smith is a compelling novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in early 20th century society. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.