A Romance Of Old New York (1897)

A Romance of Old New York is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett in 1897. The story is set in New York City during the 19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Van Cortlands and the Lorings. The Van Cortlands are a wealthy and influential family, while the Lorings are a middle-class family trying to make their way up in society. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status as the two families become intertwined through a series of romantic relationships and scandals. The main character, Katherine Loring, falls in love with the heir of the Van Cortland family, Philip Van Cortland, but their love is forbidden due to their different social standings. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters, including Katherine's sister, Mary, and their father, who is a struggling artist. A Romance of Old New York is a captivating tale of love and society that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of New York City during the late 19th century.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.