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Manslaughter is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and originally published in 1921. The story takes place in New York City during the early 20th century and follows the life of a wealthy and beautiful socialite named Lydia Thorne. Lydia is a strong-willed and independent woman... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Manslaughter is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and was first published in 1921. The story revolves around Lydia Thorne, a wealthy and beautiful woman who is accused of killing a man in a drunk driving accident. The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and justice... Read Full Overview

Manslaughter

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Whenever she and Lydia had a scene Miss Bennett thought of the first scene she had witnessed in the Thorne household. She saw before her a vermillion carpet on a mottled marble stair between high, polished-marble walls. There was gilt in the railing, and tall lanky palms stood... Read Full Overview

Alice Duer Miller (July 28, 1874 - August 22, 1942) was a writer from the U.S. whose poetry actively influenced political opinion. Her feminist verses made an impact on the suffrage issue, and her verse novel The White Cliffs encouraged U.S. entry into World War II. She also... Read Full Overview