THE REAPING
THE
REAPING
By
MARY IMLAY TAYLOR
AUTHOR OF “ON THE RED STAIRCASE,” “MY LADY
CLANCARTY,” “THE IMPERSONATOR,” ETC.
With a Frontispiece in Color by
GEORGE ALFRED WILLIAMS
BOSTON
LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY
A political drama centers on a brilliant, mercurial orator whose rhetorical gifts and biting sarcasm both propel him into prominence and expose him to rivals and scandal. The narrative shifts between legislative debate, social gatherings, and private moments to show how cabinet changes, partisan maneuvering, and intimate rumors reshape alliances and reputations. Secondary characters balance ambition, loyalty, and envy as public power and personal relationships collide, examining the costs of talent and ambition in a milieu where gossip and political calculation are deeply entwined.
THE
REAPING
By
MARY IMLAY TAYLOR
AUTHOR OF “ON THE RED STAIRCASE,” “MY LADY
CLANCARTY,” “THE IMPERSONATOR,” ETC.
With a Frontispiece in Color by
GEORGE ALFRED WILLIAMS
BOSTON
LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY