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A Dinner of Herbs

by Marjorie Bartholomew Paradis
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025396392
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 394
  • Original Price: GBP 19.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 549 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Social Themes / General

"A Dinner of Herbs" is a compelling novel that explores the complexities of professional ambition and personal sacrifice in early twentieth-century America. The story centers on Maida Westcott, a determined young woman who defies social conventions to pursue a career in the legal profession. As she navigates the male-dominated world of New York law firms, Maida finds herself caught between her passion for justice and the traditional expectations of romance and domesticity.

The narrative captures the vibrant energy of 1920s New York, providing a vivid backdrop for Maida's internal and professional struggles. Through her experiences, the book examines the difficult choices faced by the first generation of women to enter the professional sphere in significant numbers. The title, drawn from a biblical proverb, reflects the central moral dilemma of the protagonist: whether to choose a life of simple integrity and love or one of material wealth and social prestige.

Marjorie Bartholomew Paradis delivers a thoughtful character study that remains a significant work of social fiction. "A Dinner of Herbs" is not only a portrait of a woman's journey toward self-actualization but also an insightful commentary on the changing landscape of gender roles and legal ethics during a transformative era in American history.

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