The Girl Question (Classic Reprint): Founded on the Play of Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams: Founded on the Play of Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John W. Harding

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332775578 ISBN 13: 9781332775576

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Witty, fast-paced fiction about ambition, desire, and power in a Chicago office world

Set in a bustling office and a colorful entertainment scene, this novel follows Jo as she navigates layoffs, love, and a high-stakes stock deal. From sharp office banter to marquee-night excitement, the story blends humor with heart as characters chase success while asking what they’re really willing to risk for happiness. The plot moves from the clerks’ desks to the social whirl of a New Year’s Eve party, where loyalties shift and a clever inheritance changes everything.

Readers will get a layered look at early 20th‑century work life, the toll of ambition, and a romance that grows in the margins between business and affection. The book combines quick dialogue, colorful settings, and a quietly perceptive view of characters trying to balance duty, desire, and dream.

• Vivid, step‑by‑step snapshots of office life, deals, and the entertainment world behind the scenes


• Bright, humorous exchanges that reveal character and motive without losing momentum


• A blend of ambition, romance, and a surprising inheritance that shifts the story’s stakes


• A brisk, readable pace that keeps the focus on choice, consequence, and personal growth

Ideal for readers who enjoy period‑piece storytelling with sharp dialogue and warm, human storytelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332775578
• ISBN 13: 9781332775576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 231