Two men, one woman, and a love that could not escape fate. The Little Lady of the Big House (1915), by Jack London, is a powerful exploration of love, passion, and the emotional struggles hidden behind wealth and success. The novel centers on Dick Forrest, a wealthy rancher, and his wife Paula, a woman admired for her strength, charm, and independence. When Paula's deepening affection for another man threatens the stability of her marriage, the story evolves into a dramatic triangle of loyalty, desire, and self-discovery. Moving beyond London's adventure and survival tales, this novel delves into the complexities of relationships, modern womanhood, and the conflict between passion and duty. It is both a social commentary and a deeply human tragedy that reveals London's most personal side as a writer. Emotional, daring, and unforgettable, The Little Lady of the Big House shows Jack London's versatility as a storyteller beyond the wilderness. 👉 Click "Buy Now" and experience Jack London's poignant tale of love, desire, and destiny.
Author
John Griffith Chaney (1876-1916), better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. His most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories, "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". He also wrote about the South Pacific in stories such as "The Pearls of Parlay", and "The Heathen". London was part of the radical literary group, "The Crowd," in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of unionization, workers' rights, and socialism. He wrote several works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel, The Iron Heel, his non-fiction exposé The People of the Abyss, War of the Classes, and Before Adam. London died November 22, 1916, in a sleeping porch in a cottage on his ranch. London's ashes were buried on his property, not far from the Wolf House. The grave is marked by a mossy boulder. The buildings and property were later preserved as Jack London State Historic Park, in Glen Ellen, California.
