Purple And Fine Linen

Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows Alice Van Dorn, a beautiful and intelligent woman from a wealthy New York family, as she confronts the constraints imposed by her gender and social status. Yearning for independence, Alice navigates love, marriage, and career while encountering a diverse cast, including a young artist and suffragettes. Through her journey, themes of gender, class, and social change are explored, highlighting the struggles women faced in a rapidly evolving society. This reprint preserves the cultural significance of Fawcett's work.