Wanted—A Match Maker

In "Wanted'ÄîA Match Maker," Paul Leicester Ford masterfully weaves a comedic narrative that explores the intricacies of romance and social matchmaking in the backdrop of late 19th-century America. The novel is marked by its sharp wit, satirical commentary on societal norms, and colorful characterizations, presenting a vivid tableau of middle-class aspirations and misadventures. Ford's use of dialogue and careful attention to setting encapsulate the period'Äôs values and anxieties, making it both a humorous and critical reflection on love and compatibility.