The Gay Cockade

This collection gathers the warm, romantic short fiction of Temple Bailey, tales of love, longing, and gentle sentiment that made her one of the most popular magazine writers of her era. Her stories, filled with appealing heroines and hopeful hearts, offered readers charm, feeling, and the comfort of happy endings. Graceful and good-natured, they capture the tastes and manners of early twentieth-century America. A pleasant sampling of the popular romantic fiction that filled the magazines of the day, The Gay Cockade showcases a storyteller beloved for her tenderness and optimism.