In this satirical novel, Hilaire Belloc takes on the corruption and sensationalism of the newspaper industry at the turn of the century. Through the character of Avril, a young journalist trying to make her mark in a male-dominated field, Belloc exposes the many flaws of the press and calls for a return to journalistic integrity. A must-read for anyone interested in media studies or political satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.