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 Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Girl from Farris's (Hardcover)
Publisher: Wordfire Press
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 168057860X
ISBN 13: 9781680578607
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new

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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.

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