Corrected Proofs : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163777466 : 1163777463 : 10 Sep 2010 : Corrected Proofs is a book written by H. Hastings Weld. It is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Alice who is struggling to make a name for herself in the publishing industry. Alice has just landed a job as a proofreader at a prestigious publishing house, but she quickly realizes that the job is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. She spends her days poring over manuscripts, looking for errors and inconsistencies, and making corrections.As Alice begins to settle into her new job, she becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a manuscript that has gone missing. The manuscript is a highly anticipated novel by a famous author, and Alice is tasked with finding it before it is too late. Along the way, she meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a handsome editor who may or may not be interested in her romantically.As Alice delves deeper into the mystery, she begins