A Romance Of Billy Goat Hill : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162650029 : 1162650028 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""A Romance of Billy Goat Hill"" is a novel written by Alice Hegan Rice, first published in 1902. The story is set in the working-class neighborhood of Billy Goat Hill in Louisville, Kentucky, and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young woman named Rose Stanton, who is struggling to make ends meet and support her family after her father's death. She works as a seamstress and dreams of a better life. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and social class. Rose falls in love with a wealthy young man named Jack Dudley, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds. Meanwhile, Rose's best friend, Maggie, is in a relationship with a man who is abusive and controlling. As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, but ultimately find hope and redemption. The novel also touches on issues of poverty, inequalit