The Golden Block (1918)

The Golden Block is a novel written by Sophie Kerr and published in 1918. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small town in Maryland, USA. The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary Ware, who is determined to make a success of herself in the world of business.Mary is a smart and ambitious woman who has a deep desire to succeed in life. She starts working as a stenographer in a law firm and soon proves herself to be an efficient and hardworking employee. Her boss, Mr. Ware, recognizes her potential and promotes her to the position of his personal secretary.Mary's success in the law firm helps her to realize her dream of starting her own business. She rents a small office in the Golden Block, which is the most prestigious building in town, and starts her own typing and stenography service. Her business grows rapidly, and she soon becomes a successful entrepreneur.However, Mary's success comes at a cost. She becomes so consumed by her work that she neglects her personal life, including her relationship with her fianc�����, Tom. Tom becomes frustrated with Mary's obsession with work and eventually breaks off their engagement.As Mary's business continues to grow, she faces new challenges and obstacles, including competition from a rival business and the threat of a lawsuit. Through hard work and determination, Mary overcomes these challenges and emerges as a successful businesswoman.The Golden Block is a story of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of success. It explores the challenges and sacrifices that come with achieving one's dreams, and the importance of balancing personal and professional goals.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.