The Typewriter Girl (1900) - Grant Allen - Bog

The Typewriter Girl is a novel written by British author Grant Allen and published in 1900. Set in London during the late Victorian era, the story follows the life of a young woman named Olive Varcoe who works as a typist in a law office. Olive is a strong-willed and independent woman who dreams of a better life and is determined to achieve it through hard work and perseverance.As the story progresses, Olive becomes embroiled in a complex web of love, betrayal, and intrigue. She falls in love with a young lawyer named Ralph Osmond, but their relationship is threatened by the interference of Ralph's wealthy and powerful uncle. Meanwhile, Olive's boss, Mr. Carlyle, becomes obsessed with her and tries to force himself upon her.Despite these challenges, Olive remains steadfast in her determination to succeed. She works hard to improve her skills as a typist and eventually becomes a successful writer, publishing a popular novel under a pseudonym. Along the way, she also discovers the truth about her own family history and learns to navigate the complex social hierarchies of Victorian London.The Typewriter Girl is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in late 19th-century London. It explores themes of love, ambition, and social class, and offers a powerful depiction of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world. With its richly drawn characters and evocative setting, this book is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.