Fashion and Famine

"Fashion and Famine" is the first novel by the American writer Ann S. Stephens, the popular author of dime novels. The story is set in New York in the mid-1800s and comprises a wide range of themes: from the relations between children and parents to social injustice. The story contains a lot of drama, family secrets, interesting turns, and unexpected discoveries. A fascinating read for anyone loving novels by Jane Austen and Mary-Louise Alcott.