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The Diamond Cross: A Tale Of American Society is a novel written by William Barnet Phillips and first published in 1866. The story is set in the United States during the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Evelyn, who is born into a wealthy and influential family. Evelyn is engaged to a wealthy and prominent man named Arthur, but she is secretly in love with a man named Harry, who is not from the same social class as her. The story follows Evelyn's struggles as she tries to navigate the expectations and pressures of high society while also pursuing her own desires and happiness.As the plot unfolds, the story takes a dramatic turn when a valuable diamond cross is stolen from Evelyn's family, leading to a series of events that threaten to expose secrets and scandals within the upper echelons of American society. The novel is a commentary on the social and cultural norms of the time, exploring themes of love, class, and morality.Overall, The Diamond Cross: A Tale Of American Society is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in 19th century America. With its engaging characters and intriguing plot, it is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history.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.