Get Up, Jack!

Birdie Hart, a young Englishwoman, is forced into prostitution in a Colorado mining camp and makes her way back to civilization and prosperity. The story is narrated by a male with an ever-vigilant eye for the erotic detail, and is set in the period of 1860 to 1920. Historical figures who are characters in the book include William Marion Reedy, Kate Chopin, Theodore Dreiser, Annie Besant, Augustus Lowell, Amy Lowell, Percival Lowell, O. Henry, Teddy Roosevelt, Alice Roosevelt, Little Egypt, Ota Benga, Henry Adams, Fannie Hurst, Sara Teasdale, and Charlotte Eliot.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Birdie Hart, a young Englishwoman, finds herself compelled into prostitution in a Colorado mining camp. Despite the adversities she faces, she manages to reclaim her place in civilization and achieve prosperity. The narration of her story is entrusted to a male observer, keenly attentive to the erotic nuances. His narratives intertwine with passages from Birdie's diary, revealing her struggles, sorrows, and spiritual and intellectual growth. Amid a backdrop of male misconduct, Birdie emerges as a beacon of positivity, delivering an uplifting message.

"Get Up, Jack!" is a concise novel featuring a majority of historical characters, with much of the action rooted in historical events. The story unfolds in the span of 1860 to 1920, providing a vivid portrayal of life in St. Louis, which at the time was one of the largest cities in America. Among the historical figures who grace the pages of the book are William Marion Reedy, Kate Chopin, Theodore Dreiser, Annie Besant, Augustus Lowell, Amy Lowell, Percival Lowell, O. Henry, Teddy Roosevelt, Alice Roosevelt, Little Egypt, Ota Benga, Henry Adams, Fannie Hurst, Sara Teasdale, and Charlotte Eliot (mother of T.S. Eliot).

Birdie's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and her story serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always the potential for redemption and transformation.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805140993