The Girl from Farris's (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Before Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs created an unforgettable heroine in an entirely different kind of jungle.A hidden gem of grit and heart from the creator of some of the most iconic adventure heroes of the twentieth century.When a young woman escapes the infamous Farris's, Chicago's most notorious house of ill repute, she dares to build a new life for herself. But starting over means nothing in a city where corruption, blackmail, and self-righteous hypocrisy conspire to drag her back down.First serialized in 1916, The Girl from Farris's is a story of ruin and redemption, as the fates of a ruined man and a softhearted woman collide. This fine new edition brings a lost classic back to life, featuring a foreword by bestselling fantasy author Mercedes Lackey. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.