The Sword of Damocles: A Story of New York Life is a novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1881. The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Hildegarde and Rachel, who live in vastly different worlds. Hildegarde is a wealthy socialite who is engaged to a wealthy businessman, while Rachel is a poor seamstress struggling to make ends meet.The two women's lives become intertwined when Hildegarde hires Rachel to make her wedding dress. As they work together, they begin to learn about each other's lives and the struggles they face. However, their newfound friendship is threatened by a series of mysterious events that begin to occur in Hildegarde's life.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the social hierarchy of New York City, exploring themes of class, wealth, and power. The novel also delves into the complexities of human relationships, as Hildegarde and Rachel navigate their own personal struggles while trying to maintain their friendship.Overall, The Sword of Damocles is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of New York's elite and working-class citizens during the late 19th century.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.
