The Shadow Riders (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Isabel Paterson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528089014 ISBN 13: 9781528089012

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A tense, character-driven drama of power, passion, and choice in a world on the edge of change.

Set against a vividly drawn Bohemian city and a forming frontier town, this story follows a circle of compelling figures as they navigate romance, ambition, and the costs of loyalty. From electric social nights to quiet rooms of private doubt, the book probes how desire and deceit shape futures.

• Watch vivid portraits come to life: a magnetic, mysterious central figure; a poised but restless heroine; and a cadre of friends and rivals who push each other toward risky decisions.
• Feel the pull between public success and private longing as politics, money, and reputation collide in sharp, intimate moments.
• Experience atmospheric scenes—glimpses of social gatherings, late-night conversations, and the pressures of a changing society—that heighten the tension between appearance and reality.
• Follow a web of loyalties and betrayals that tests trust, courage, and the courage to change course.

Ideal for readers of literary realism who enjoy rich character studies, social intrigue, and a historically grounded sense of place.

About this title

About the Author

Isabel Paterson (1886-1961) was a distinguished novelist, critic, and columnist for the "New York Herald Tribune. "Her novels include "The Road of the Gods, Never Ask the End, "and "The Golden Vanity."

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528089014
• ISBN 13: 9781528089012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 383