A Little Maid of Maryland
A Little Maid of Maryland

Author: Alice Turner Curtis

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 1996-04

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 155709327X

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Living in Maryland during the time of the colonies' rebellion against England, Barbara Anne accidentally learns some secrets of the American patriots.

A Little Maid of Province Town
A Little Maid of Province Town

Author: Alice Turner Curtis

Publisher:

Published: 1913

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13:

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During the Revolutionary War, eight-year-old Anne Nelson, living in Provincetown on Cape Cod, helps the patriots' cause by carrying an important message from Boston to Newburyport.

Bar Maid
Bar Maid

Author: Daniel Roberts

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1950994287

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Now a USA Today Bestseller! A sparkingly witty, poignant debut novel that is a Bright Lights, Big City for a post-Reagan, pre-Y2K Philadelphia—for readers of Normal People, Sweetbitter, Modern Lovers, and Less. It’s September 1987. Charlie Green is an eighteen-year-old romantic and aspiring alcoholic, whose great wish is to fall in love with a light-eyed girl on his first day of college and never look back. Charlie believes in the magic of bars and girls. He believes he can use these talismans to finally feel at home, an assurance his dim and privileged childhood did not provide. At the Sansom Street Oyster House, he meets Paula Henderson, a beautiful and deceptively soulful waitress who is the most overqualified bar maid in all the city—and perhaps the most alluring. But there are obstacles in the Philly night between Charlie and his full heart. Drunks, louts, boyfriends—heroes too. And in Paula’s eyes, Charlie becomes one. When she takes him home to New Hope, PA, to meet her very Catholic mother, the young couple must contend with the consequences of their pure love. In this darkly comedic coming-of-age novel, Charlie Green needs to grow up fast. At stake is his soul.

Little Maid of Old Philadelphia
Little Maid of Old Philadelphia

Author: Alice Curtis

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1557093253

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Two girls who keep their ears open and make good use of their knowledge play a part in the story of the Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania in 1778.

A Prayer for the City
A Prayer for the City

Author: Buzz Bissinger

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-04-15

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1101969911

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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Friday Night Lights, the heart-wrenching and hilarious true story of an American city on its knees and a man who will do anything to save it. A Prayer for the City is acclaimed journalist Buzz Bissinger's true epic of Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell, an utterly unique, unorthodox, and idiosyncratic leader willing to go to any length for the sake of his city: take unions head on, personally lobby President Clinton to save 10,000 defense jobs, or wrestle Smiley the Pig on Hot Dog Day—all the while bearing in mind the eternal fickleness of constituents whose favor may hinge on a missed garbage pick-up or an overzealous meter maid. It is also the story of citizens in crisis: a woman fighting ceaselessly to give her great-grandchildren a better life, a father of six who may lose his job at the Navy Shipyard, and a policy analyst whose experiences as a crime victim tempt her to abandon her job and ideals. "Fascinating, humane" (The New Yorker) and alive with detail and insight, A Prayer for the City describes the rare combination of political courage and optimism that may be the only hope for America's urban centers.

A Little Life
A Little Life

Author: Hanya Yanagihara

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 833

ISBN-13: 0804172706

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Carnegie's Maid
Carnegie's Maid

Author: Marie Benedict

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2018-01-16

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1492646628

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The USA Today Bestseller From the bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room comes a mesmerizing tale of historical fiction that asks what kind of woman could have inspired an American dynasty. Clara Kelley is not who they think she is. She's not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households. She's a poor farmer's daughter with nowhere to go and nothing in her pockets. But the woman who shares her name has vanished, and assuming her identity just might get Clara some money to send back home. Clara must rely on resolve as strong as the steel Pittsburgh is becoming famous for and an uncanny understanding of business, attributes that quickly gain her Carnegie's trust. But she still can't let her guard down, not even when Andrew becomes something more than an employer. Revealing her past might ruin her future—and her family's. With captivating insight and heart, Carnegie's Maid is a book of fascinating 19th century historical fiction. Discover the story of one brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist to the world's first true philanthropist. Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie Lady Clementine The Only Woman in the Room The Other Einstein

A Little Maid Of Old Philadelphia
A Little Maid Of Old Philadelphia

Author: Alice Turner Curtis

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-12

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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" In "A Little Maid Of Old Philadelphia" by Alice Turner Curtis, immerse yourself in the captivating historical tale of a young girl named Kit as she navigates life in colonial Philadelphia. Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War era, this delightful story follows Kit's adventures and challenges in the vibrant city. As Kit explores the bustling streets of Philadelphia, she encounters prominent figures from history, experiences the excitement of the growing revolutionary movement, and witnesses the sacrifices made by her fellow patriots. Along the way, she learns about loyalty, bravery, and the power of standing up for one's beliefs. Through Alice Turner Curtis' engaging storytelling, readers will be transported to a bygone era, experiencing the rich tapestry of colonial life, from elegant balls to secret meetings in taverns. The story weaves together fictional characters and real events, offering a glimpse into the spirit of the American Revolution. "A Little Maid Of Old Philadelphia" celebrates the resilience and determination of a young girl caught in the midst of extraordinary times. Kit's journey highlights the importance of family, community, and the ideals that shaped the birth of a nation. Join Kit on this exciting adventure as she discovers her own strength and witnesses history in the making, leaving readers inspired by her courage and the indomitable spirit of the people of Philadelphia."