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The reigning belle

By Ann S. Stephens
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Set in New York society, the novel follows Eva Laurence, a beautiful shop-girl with a concealed past, whose adoption by a wealthy wife and entanglement with an artist and a society belle generate mystery, jealousy, and legal peril. Social ambition and romantic attachment to Ivon Lambert are complicated by jealous espionage, courtroom exposures, arrests, and pawned possessions. The plot unravels hidden relationships through suspenseful episodes, humorous relief, and dramatic confrontations, resolving the mysteries of parentage and social standing in reconciliations and marriages.

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Ann S. Stephens

Ann S. Stephens was a prominent American novelist and writer in the 19th century, known for her contributions to the genre of domestic fiction. She authored several notable works, including "Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter," which reflects her interest in themes of cultural conflict and identity. Stephens often explored the complexities of women's lives and societal expectations in her narratives, as seen in titles like "A Noble Woman" and "Fashion and Famine." Her writing not only entertained but also provided commentary on the social issues of her time, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her era.

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