The Younger Set is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story revolves around a group of young and wealthy socialites living in New York City during the early 1900s. The main character, Alec Thayer, is a member of this group and finds himself torn between his love for a young woman named Cynthia and his loyalty to his male friends. As the story progresses, Alec is forced to confront his own morals and values as he navigates the complexities of his social circle. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of ...
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The Younger Set is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story revolves around a group of young and wealthy socialites living in New York City during the early 1900s. The main character, Alec Thayer, is a member of this group and finds himself torn between his love for a young woman named Cynthia and his loyalty to his male friends. As the story progresses, Alec is forced to confront his own morals and values as he navigates the complexities of his social circle. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including artists, musicians, and writers, all of whom are struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing society. The Younger Set is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness in the midst of a rapidly changing world.1907. Chambers, American artist and writer, later turned to writing romantic fiction to earn a living. According to some estimates, Chambers had one of the most successful literary careers of his period, with a few of his works achieving bestseller status. The story begins: You never met Selwyn, did you? No, sir. Never heard anything definite about his trouble? insisted Gerard. Oh, yes, sir! replied young Erroll. I ve heard a good deal about it. Everybody has, you know. Well, I don t know, retorted Austin Gerard irritably, what everybody has heard, but I suppose it s the usual garbled version made up of distorted fact and malicious gossip. That s why I sent for you. Sit down. Gerald Erroll seated himself on the edge of the big, polished table in Austin s private office, one leg swinging, an unlighted cigarette between his lips. Austin Gerard, his late guardian, big florid, with that peculiar blue eye which seems to characterize hasty temper, stood by the window, tossing up and catching the glittering gold piece-souvenir of the directors meeting which he had just left. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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