Flight from Fifth Avenue

by Catherine M. Rae

Maida Jardine, daughter of a New York banker, bored with the social scene of 1911, flees home to avoid an arranged marriage and finds danger, romance, and family secrets working on an orphan train and at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

Hardcover

First published February 1, 1995

Reviews

[Victoria Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

A random find on my grams’ bookshelf

A sweet short novel that has an ending wrapped in a nice bow. I think there were solid ideas in it that could have been expanded on more to add more to the drama/character. But overall a sweet read about NYC in the early 1900s.

[Desiree Streib · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining piece of historical fiction about a young woman who leaves her posh fifth avenue home to avoid an arranged marriage to a man she despises. Her journey as she is on her own for the first time is entertaining, from traveling with orphans to working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. This book was an easy summer read and I enjoyed it.

[Vikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book is the story of Maida Jardine of New York City in the early 1900s. "Mother" wants her to marry a count so Maida runs away. Very simple but good story. A no brainer.

[Nicole Ambarchian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting time period to read about. This book deals with famiies and legacies and taking the road less travelled. I really enjoyed it.