The Girl in the Mirror

"The Girl in the Mirror" by Elizabeth Garver Jordan is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Devondale, Ohio, the story opens with an ornate wedding ceremony for Barbara Devon, a woman of considerable means and prominence. The narrative focuses on the lives of Barbara and her brother Laurie, hinting at their complex family dynamics as well as Laurie's internal struggles and the potential for tumultuous choices that lie ahead. At the start of the story, the wedding festivities create a vibrant atmosphere, drawing diverse attention from the townspeople. Amidst this celebration, the reader is introduced to Jimmy Harrigan, a young caddie, and the gossip surrounding Barbara's brother Laurie, who has a troubled past. Their lives take a turn as Laurie contemplates his newfound freedom after his sister's marriage and the impact it may have on his future, while the introduction of a mysterious girl observed in a mirror hints at deeper emotional conflicts yet to be explored, particularly as Laurie seeks a fresh start away from his previous habits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Elizabeth Garver Jordan was an American journalist, author, editor, and suffragist, now remembered primarily for having edited the first two novels of Sinclair Lewis, and for her relationship with Henry James, especially for recruiting him to participate in the round-robin novel The Whole Family. She was editor of Harper's Bazaar from 1900 to 1913.