The Last Word (1902)

The Last Word is a novel written by Alice MacGowan, first published in 1902. The story is set in a small town in California and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The protagonist, a young woman named Mary, is struggling to make ends meet after the death of her father. She takes up a job as a typist and soon finds herself in the midst of a love triangle with two men vying for her affection. As the story progresses, Mary's life becomes increasingly complicated as she discovers secrets about her family and the people around her. She must navigate through the challenges of love, betrayal, and social expectations to find her place in the world. The Last Word is a poignant portrayal of life in small-town America at the turn of the century. MacGowan's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of the characters. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and identity, and is a timeless story of love and loss that still resonates with readers today.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.