A Queen of the Stage
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
Contents
- Chapter 1: Cruel Fortune
- Chapter 2: Alone in London
- Chapter 3: The Toy of Circumstance
- Chapter 4: The Dead Face
- Chapter 5: A Family Skeleton
- Chapter 6: The Wrong House
- Chapter 7: Danger!
- Chapter 8: The Danger Deepens
- Chapter 9: A Welcome Interruption
- Chapter 10: An Unexpected Visitor
- Chapter 11: The Ice Maiden
- Chapter 12: The Black Poodle
- Chapter 13: To the Slums Post Haste
- Chapter 14: A King's Ransom,
- Chapter 15: The Police Raid
- Chapter 16: The Peril Deepens
- Chapter 17: Still in Darkness
- Chapter 18: Shadowed
- Chapter 19: Clearing the Way
- Chapter 20: A Question of Pedigree
- Chapter 21: A Newspaper Paragraph
- Chapter 22: A Lapse of Memory
- Chapter 23: In Hiding
- Chapter 24: The Watch is Found
- Chapter 25: Handcuffed
- Chapter 26: Ford's Wife
- Chapter 27: Weiss's Return
- Chapter 28: The First Diary
- Chapter 29: More Leaves from the Diary
- Chapter 30: The Diary Continued
- Chapter 31: The Black Pocket-book
- Chapter 32: The End of the Diary
- Chapter 33: The Trail Broadens
- Chapter 34: A Good Reason Why
- Chapter 35: Ford to the Rescue
- Chapter 36: Bearding the Bully
- Chapter 37: The Missing Witness
- Chapter 38: Driving It Home
- Chapter 39: Close Quarters
- Chapter 40: Confession
- Chapter 41: A Clear Sky
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