"Humdrum isn't where you live; it's what you are. Perhaps you are one of those whose lives are bound by neighbourly interests. Imaginatively, you never seek what lies under a gorgeous sunset; you are never stirred by any longing to investigate the ends of rainbows. You are more concerned by what your neighbour does every day than by what he might do if he were suddenly spun, whirled, jolted out of his poky orbit..." Harold MacGrath was a bestselling American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter.

The Goose Girl, by Harold MacGrath, is a romantic historical fiction set in 19th-century Germany. It tells about a peasant girl and a vintner who are planning to marry. Still, they get caught up in a tornado of royal intrigues and plots, mistaken identities, and disguises-an exciting read keeping suspense from the first to the last page.

Written in a lively and entertaining style, this work presents an engaging tale of a masquerade ball. The protagonist finds himself in numerous dilemmas but manages to navigate his way through with a zest for life and eventually discovers love. The story begins at Mouquin's restaurant in New York, where Mr. Comstoek first encounters the charming Miss Hawthorne. The same evening, they coincidentally meet at the Blankshire Hunt Club masquerade, which they attend without an invitation for the sake of enjoyment. Despite facing several challenges, they emerge triumphant after an exhilarating...

Harold MacGrath, author of "Half a Rogue" is a bestselling American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. This book is a decently written romantic drama in which a successful playwright and bachelor leaves New York to return to his native city, where he finds love and gets involved in the dirty world of politics.