The Sorrows of a Show Girl

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Sabrina wanted to be the real star of the show, but found herself instead caught in an endless loop made up of the unpredictable outcomes presented to her by the theatrical industry, a shortage of money and the “vast army of Sabrinas” that she had to compete against.

A colorful novel written by Kenneth McGaffey, The Sorrows of a Show Girl portrays a vivid and striking image of how the theatrical industry of the early 20th century has caused so much difficulty for young girls like Sabrina who sought to stand out from the crowd.

The young girl left Southern Kansas to find her fortune, and soon sought to reach the glamor of the spotlight on Broadway. Sadly, her challenging path to starting her theatrical career did not change for the better when she became an actual show girl. In fact, the problematic, fast-paced lifestyle she faced and the multitude of unhelpful and even dangerous circumstances that became somewhat commonplace during her day-to-day life made it hard to even hope for something new and exciting coming up.

The Sorrows of a Show Girl was first published in the Morning Telegraph in New York around 1938. At that time, it became quite a hit due to the colorful language, engaging plot and catchy approach to depicting the New York nightlife. The book also presents much of the social and business life of Sabrina in her pursuit of new leads, ability to attract money from the most unexpected sources and remarkable tact in climbing the social ladder.

Till she be able to tie up loose ends when she goes back to Kansas to meet with her parents? And what of the young gentleman she falls in love with? It is certain that there’s not a dull moment in Sabrina’s life, and as you continue to read through this fascinating book, her personality unfolds at the same pace as the plot, and you may find some of the plot twists included are both humorous and somewhat shocking.
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