Author

E. J. Rath

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False personation -- Fiction Household employees -- Fiction Impostors and imposture -- Fiction Love stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Secretaries -- Fiction Social registers -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction

Books by E. J. Rath

Sam

"Sam" by E. J. Rath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Miss Chalmers, who is portrayed as a poised and somewhat haughty woman, demonstrating impatience as she seeks to reach Witherbee’s Island. The narrative highlights her interactions with a boatman named Sam, setting the tone for a tale that seems to blend elements of mystery and romance, focusing on class distinctions and personal growth. The opening of the book introduces us to Miss Chalmers, who is frustrated at having missed the last boat to Witherbee’s Island and is forced to engage the services of an unreliable boatman named Sam. As the two embark on their journey, they encounter a series of mishaps, including engine failures and Miss Chalmers's irritation with Sam's demeanor. Their dynamic is charged with tension as she struggles to maintain her composure while the boatman responds to her with a mix of casualness and humor, suggesting a growing conflict between their differing social statuses. This initial segment sets the stage for a story that promises to unfold with comedic moments and the exploration of relationships.

Good References

"Good References" by E. J. Rath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Mary Wayne, a young woman navigating employment challenges, as she seeks a position with the prestigious Brain Workers' Exchange but finds herself lacking the necessary references. The opening chapters introduce her initial struggles, her chance encounter with another job seeker, Nell Norcross, and the unexpected twists that arise as Mary takes on the identity of Nell. The narrative explores themes of deception, ambition, and the societal pressures surrounding employment and social standing. At the start of the book, Mary enters the Brain Workers' Exchange with hope but quickly faces rejection due to her lack of references. She's filled with despair but then meets Nell Norcross, who has the references Mary desperately needs for a more promising position. As fate intervenes, Mary opts to take on Nell's identity to secure the job as a social secretary for Bill Marshall, Aunt Caroline’s nephew. This decision sets up a tangled web of deception as Mary struggles to uphold the persona of someone she is not, all while dealing with the complications of a sick friend and her growing concern for Bill's future in society. The opening serves as a foundation for Mary’s journey, highlighting her determination and resourcefulness in a trying situation.