Fame and Fortune

The narrative explores Ellie Fuller's fascination with Liza Marchant's remarkable ability to manage multiple businesses in a time devoid of modern technology. As Ellie delves into Liza's life, she contrasts the challenges faced by Liza, who relied on letters for communication, with today's conveniences like mobiles and computers. The backdrop of the Transatlantic telegraph system's development after the Civil War adds historical depth to Ellie's research, highlighting the ingenuity required to thrive in a more challenging era.