A Queen of the Stage

A Queen of the Stage by Fred M. White

The novel follows the story of a young woman, Mary, who is determined to make it as an actress. She is determined to make it on her own terms, without the help of her wealthy family. She is determined to make it to the top of the stage, and she will do whatever it takes to get there. Mary is a talented actress, and she quickly rises to fame. She is soon the toast of the town, and she is courted by many of the most powerful men in the city. But as her fame grows, so does the jealousy of her rivals. They will do anything to bring her down, and Mary must fight to protect her reputation and her career. The novel follows Mary's struggles as she navigates the treacherous waters of the theater world. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and ambition. In the end, she is able to achieve her dream of becoming a Queen of the Stage.

By Fred M. White · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 41 chapters · 70,060 words

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Timidly, almost appealingly, a girl with pathetic blue eyes looked at a man opposite to her. They were a striking contrast; the girl so young and fair and innocent of the world, the man wearing an assumption of benevolence which was belied by the furtiveness of his eyes, and the sensual lips. Smooth were his words; but anybody who knew the world would have mistrusted Roger Carney instinctively. As to the rest, he was a theatrical agent in very poor repute, though Elsie Vane was ignorant of that when she wrote to him from the country in reply to a plausible advertisement. He spread out his hands and affected a look of sympathy.

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theater · drama · performance · acting · stage · entertainment · romance · ambition · celebrity · conflict · artistry · showbiz

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