The Senator's Favorite

Name: The Senator's Favorite
Author: Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

By Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

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The narrative follows a Southern senator's family, focusing on a youngest daughter whose longing for a social debut ignites domestic conflict with her older sister and cautious mother. Romantic entanglements and jealousies drive a plot of scheming, a villain's machinations, and fragile loyalties tested by secrets tied to orphanage and sacrifice. Episodes range from fortune-telling and a masked nun at a ball to captivity, daring confrontations, and a vanished ship, each producing startling discoveries. Pride, humility, and revealed truths gradually reshape relationships, leading to reconciliations and a final triumph of love.

About the Author

Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller was a prominent American author known for her prolific contributions to the genre of popular fiction in the late 19th century. She wrote numerous novels that often explored themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations, appealing to a wide readership of her time. Among her notable works is "A Dreadful Temptation; or, A Young Wife's Ambition," which reflects her characteristic blend of romance and drama. Miller's storytelling often featured strong female protagonists navigating complex emotional landscapes, making her a significant figure in the literary heritage of her era.