Queen Of Spades

""Queen of Spades"" by E. P. Roe is a classic novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith Lyle, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Edith is beautiful, intelligent, and talented, but she is also vain and selfish. She is determined to marry a wealthy man and live a life of luxury and privilege.However, Edith's plans are disrupted when she meets a young artist named Allan Dorris. Allan is poor but talented, and he captures Edith's heart with his charm and wit. Edith is torn between her desire for wealth and status and her love for Allan.As the story unfolds, Edith's character is tested as she faces challenges and struggles to make the right choices. She must decide between her selfish desires and her love for Allan, and she must learn to overcome her flaws and become a better person.Overall, ""Queen of Spades"" is a compelling novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and personal growth. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today.""Queen it, did you say?"" cried Sue, in great spirits. ""Well, then, I shall be queen of spades. Get 'em, and come with me. Bring a pickaxe, too."" She led the way to a point not far from the dwelling, and resumed: ""A hole here, father, a hole there, Hiram, big enough for a small hemlock, and holes all along the northeast side of the house. Then lots more holes, all over the lawn, for oaks, maples, dogwood, and all sorts to pretty trees, especially evergreens.'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.