About the book
A Lost Lady is the portrait of a frontier woman who reflects the conventions of her age even as she defies them.
To the people of Sweet Water, a fading railroad town on the Western plains, Mrs. Forrester is the resident aristocrat, at once gracious and comfortably remote. To her aging husband she is a treasure whose value increases as his powers fail. To Niel Herbert, who falls in love with her as a boy and becomes her confidant as a man, Mrs. Forrester is by turns steadfast and faithless, dazzling and pathetic: a woman whose charm is intertwined with a terrifying vulnerability.
Editions of A Lost Lady
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679728870
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593685433
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307805218
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524721664
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524721671
Read an Excerpt
A Lost Lady is the portrait of a frontier woman who reflects the conventions of her age even as she defies them.
To the people of Sweet Water, a fading railroad town on the Western plains, Mrs. Forrester is the resident aristocrat, at once gracious and comfortably remote. To her aging husband she is a treasure whose value increases as his powers fail. To Niel Herbert, who falls in love with her as a boy and becomes her confidant as a man, Mrs. Forrester is by turns steadfast and faithless, dazzling and pathetic: a woman whose charm is intertwined with a terrifying vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Lost Lady about?
A Lost Lady is the portrait of a frontier woman who reflects the conventions of her age even as she defies them.
To the people of Sweet Water, a fading railroad town on the Western plains, Mrs. Forrester is the resident aristocrat, at once gracious and comfortably remote. To her aging husband she is a treasure whose value increases as his powers fail. To Niel Herbert, who falls in love with her as a boy and becomes her confidant as a man, Mrs. Forrester is by turns steadfast and faithless, dazzling and pathetic: a woman whose charm is intertwined with a terrifying vulnerability.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Lost Lady?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of A Lost Lady?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679728870
Is A Lost Lady part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Lost Lady?
Willa Cather
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Lost Lady is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679728870) and paperback(ISBN 9780593685433) and ebook(ISBN 9780307805218) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524721664) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524721671)
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