This gripping novel tells the story of a young woman's quest for political power and personal fulfillment in the dynamic world of late-nineteenth-century Washington, D.C. With its memorable characters and vivid description of the political scene, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the Gilded Age. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or simply enjoy a good story, you will find this novel hard to put down. 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.