Laughing House: A Novel (1920)

Laughing House is a novel written by Meade Minnigerode and first published in 1920. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of wealthy socialites who live in New York City. The main character, Caroline, is a young woman who is bored with her life and the society she moves in. She is engaged to a wealthy young man, but she is not in love with him.Caroline's life changes when she meets a mysterious and charming man named Jack. They fall in love and begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack is married and has a young daughter. Caroline struggles with her feelings for Jack and the moral implications of their relationship.The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the social expectations of the time. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is witty and engaging. The setting of New York City in the early 20th century is vividly portrayed, with descriptions of the opulent homes and lavish parties of the wealthy elite.Overall, Laughing House is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the privileged classes of New York City in the early 20th century. It is a story of love, passion, and the struggle to find one's place in society.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.