The Girl In His House (1918) - Harold Macgrath - Bog

The Girl In His House is a novel written by Harold Macgrath and published in 1918. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie Schuyler, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to the city to live with her wealthy uncle. Marjorie is initially excited about the prospect of living in a grand mansion and being surrounded by luxury, but she soon realizes that her uncle is a cruel and manipulative man who wants to control her every move.As Marjorie struggles to adapt to her new life, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Jack Rathbone, who works as a journalist. Jack is kind and compassionate, and he helps Marjorie to see that there is more to life than material possessions and social status.However, Marjorie's uncle is determined to keep her under his control, and he will stop at nothing to prevent her from leaving his house. As the tension between Marjorie and her uncle escalates, Jack becomes increasingly concerned for her safety and tries to find a way to help her escape.The Girl In His House is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence in a world dominated by powerful men. Macgrath's vivid descriptions of life in early 20th century America provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, while his engaging characters and fast-paced plot keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.