About the book
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
How light and alive she was! Like a bird caught in a net . . .
Marian Forrester enchants everyone around her: her husband, an elderly railroad pioneer; the small town of Sweet Water; and Niel Herbert, her unwavering confidant. Yet, her irresistible charm and dazzling wit conceal a dangerous vulnerability – and her greatest secret. A significant inspiration for The Great Gatsby, this exquisite novella is a poignant elegy for a bygone era, fading into history.
Editions of Lost Lady
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752050
- EBook
- ISBN 9781837310838
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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
How light and alive she was! Like a bird caught in a net . . .
Marian Forrester enchants everyone around her: her husband, an elderly railroad pioneer; the small town of Sweet Water; and Niel Herbert, her unwavering confidant. Yet, her irresistible charm and dazzling wit conceal a dangerous vulnerability – and her greatest secret. A significant inspiration for The Great Gatsby, this exquisite novella is a poignant elegy for a bygone era, fading into history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Lady about?
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
How light and alive she was! Like a bird caught in a net . . .
Marian Forrester enchants everyone around her: her husband, an elderly railroad pioneer; the small town of Sweet Water; and Niel Herbert, her unwavering confidant. Yet, her irresistible charm and dazzling wit conceal a dangerous vulnerability – and her greatest secret. A significant inspiration for The Great Gatsby, this exquisite novella is a poignant elegy for a bygone era, fading into history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lost Lady?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Lost Lady?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241752050
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lost Lady?
Willa Cather
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lost Lady is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241752050) and ebook(ISBN 9781837310838)
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