{"product_id":"a-chicago-princess-by-robert-barr-paperback","title":"A Chicago Princess, by Robert Barr (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis novel blends romance and social commentary, following a wealthy young American woman navigating the complexities of society, love, and ambition. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Chicago, the story delves into the contrast between old-world aristocracy and the new American elite. Through sharp wit and keen observations, Barr explores themes of wealth, status, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Barr (1849-1912) was a British-Canadian short story writer and novelist, who published the first Holmes parody, The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs in 1892. The Chicago Princess begins with a penniless American man in Nagasaki watching a private yacht come in to the harbor, boding well for his personal fortunes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184527474897,"sku":"9781434416834","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434416834_FC.jpg?v=1784075101","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/a-chicago-princess-by-robert-barr-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}