Madame Lucas is a novel written by Eleanor P. Bell Wells and published in 1882. The story follows the life of the titular character, Madame Lucas, a French woman who moves to New York City to start a new life. Madame Lucas is a widow who has lost her husband and child, and she is looking for a fresh start. She opens a dressmaking shop in the city and quickly becomes successful, attracting the attention of the city's elite. Madame Lucas is a strong and independent woman who is determined to succeed on her own terms. However, she soon finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal when a wealthy businessman tries to take advantage of her. Madame Lucas must use all of her wits and strength to overcome the obstacles in her path and emerge victorious. The novel is a tale of love, loss, and triumph in the face of adversity. It explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the immigrant experience in America. Madame Lucas is a compelling and engaging story that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.