The New Colossus
The New Colossus by Marshall Goldberg, published by Diversion Publishing on March 25, 2014, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous landscape of New York in 1880. The story follows Nellie Bly, a determined 24-year-old journalist who arrives in Manhattan with little more than her courage and reporting skills. As she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated profession, Bly is tasked by Joseph Pulitzer to investigate the mysterious murder of his friend, poet Emma Lazarus, leading her into a world rife with greed, corruption, and danger.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of mystery and detective work against a historical backdrop. Bly’s journey is marked by her encounters with powerful figures and her reliance on a doctor and a theater critic as allies in her quest for truth. The novel delves into the complexities of crime and societal issues of the time, offering a vivid portrayal of an era where the lines between justice and corruption are blurred. With 300 pages of engaging storytelling, this edition presents a compelling look at a pivotal moment in journalism and society.
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Greed. Corruption. Murder. New York in 1880 is a hell of a place to make your living.
Nellie Bly arrives at age 24 in Manhattan, lacking connections and money, but blessed with an abundance of courage and a skill for reportage. Within ten months she lands two front-page stories on the country’s most widely-read newspaper, Joseph Pulitzer’s NEW YORK WORLD.
The pugnacious and voluble Pulitzer is so impressed that he assigns her to get to the bottom of a murder that has confounded the police—the untimely death of his friend Emma Lazarus, the controversial poet and activist. Her investigation leads to tense encounters with some of the most powerful and ruthless men of the time, in an era where elected officials are bought and sold, and where greed runs rampant on an unregulated Wall Street. Outgunned and ignoring her contemptuous all-male colleagues, Bly has only two real allies: a doctor who uses scientific techniques to establish criminal behavior, and a theater critic with unlimited access to underground New York. As the pieces fall into place, Bly uncovers layer after layer of corruption, getting closer to a dangerous core—and to the truth.
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