Ask Alice Author:D. J. Taylor 1904. A pretty young woman travels apprehensively across the American prairies; on a whim she makes a bold decision, grabbing her future with both hands.A quarter of a century later, in the brightly colored world of London high life, Alice Keach is queen among society hostesses. Herface stares from every gossip column. Behind her lie a marriaget... more »o a wealthy landowner and a career as a celebrated actress. But Alice has a secret, whose roots run five thousand miles away tothat Kansas train ride, and a chain of connection with the potential to blow her comfortable existence apart.« less