The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco

Name: The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco
Author: Gelett Burgess

By Gelett Burgess

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A San Francisco drama follows a clever, red-haired palm reader named Fancy Gray who navigates urban ambition, romantic entanglements, and schemes among society's colorful lodgers and clients. Through fortunes, seances, and manipulations, intersecting characters reveal vanities, deceptions, and turning points that test loyalties and reveal motives. The narrative blends satirical portraiture of city life with moments of domestic pathos, examining the tension between fate and self-determination as private secrets, social climbers, and charlatans weave a tangled web whose revelations reshape relationships and fortunes.

About the Author

Gelett Burgess

Gelett Burgess was an American author, poet, and illustrator known for his whimsical and humorous works. He gained popularity in the early 20th century with titles such as "The Purple Cow!" and "Goops and How to Be Them," which reflect his playful approach to language and social commentary. Burgess also contributed to lexicography with "Burgess Unabridged: A new dictionary of words you have always needed," showcasing his inventive spirit. His writings often blend satire and charm, making him a notable figure in American literary heritage.