02459cam a22003493u 4500 55719 UtSlPG 20260610134302.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911 The Social Secretary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-09 Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Social Secretary" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Augusta Talltowers, who begins her career as a social secretary in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of high society and the personal struggles that come along with it. The narrative touches on themes of ambition, independence, and the societal expectations placed upon women during that era. At the start of the novel, Augusta is preparing to embark on her new role as a social secretary, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Her interactions with Jim, a persistent suitor, reveal her struggle with societal pressures regarding marriage and her desire for personal fulfillment. As she arrives at her new position with the Burkes, Augusta quickly realizes that she must balance the demands of her job while also navigating the intricate social dynamics of Washington society, which are influenced by ambition and the quest for prominence, both personally and politically. The opening sets up a rich exploration of relationships, societal norms, and personal aspirations that promises to engage readers as they follow Augusta's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Love stories Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Seymour, Ralph Fletcher, 1876-1966 Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55719 96550 96550