In Sight Of The Goddess: A Tale Of Washington Life (1896)

In Sight Of The Goddess: A Tale Of Washington Life is a novel written by Harriet Riddle Davis and published in 1896. The story is set in the political and social circles of Washington D.C. during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Mary Ware, is a young woman who moves to the city to work as a newspaper reporter. She quickly becomes embroiled in the political intrigue and scandal of the city, including the machinations of a powerful senator and the corruption of the political machine. Along the way, Mary also navigates the challenges of romance and love, as she falls for a young lawyer who is also entangled in the city's political web. The novel offers a vivid portrait of Washington society at the time, with its opulence, glamour, and corruption, as well as the struggles of women to make their way in a male-dominated world. It is a compelling story of ambition, love, and the pursuit of power, set against the backdrop of one of America's most iconic cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.