In Sight Of The Goddess: A Tale Of Washington Life is a novel written by Harriet Riddle Davis and first published in 1896. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Peggy who moves to Washington D.C. to work as a government clerk. Peggy is ambitious and determined to succeed in her career, but she soon discovers the challenges and corruption that exist in the political world.As Peggy navigates through her new life in Washington, she becomes involved in a love triangle with two men: a wealthy politician and a poor artist. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupt nature of politics in the late 19th century.Through Peggy's experiences, the reader gains insight into the inner workings of the government and the struggles faced by women in a male-dominated society. The novel also touches upon issues of class and the divide between the wealthy and the poor.Overall, In Sight Of The Goddess: A Tale Of Washington Life is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of Washington D.C. 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.