Constance Dunlap

The story revolves around the character Constance Dunlap who is an adventurous and clever young woman. Constance is tired of the restrictions placed upon her as a woman in the early 20th century and she decides to take control of her own destiny. She hatches a daring plan to live life on her own terms which involves adopting a male disguise and adopting the name Larry Donovan.As Larry Donovan Constance embarks on a series of exciting and unconventional adventures exploring a world that was largely off-limits to women of her time. The novel explores themes of identity gender roles and the constraints placed on women during that era.Arthur B. Reeve is better known for his creation of the fictional detective character Craig Kennedy. However Constance Dunlap is a departure from the detective genre and offers a unique perspective on the challenges and aspirations of women in the early 20th century. It is a notable work in Reeve's literary career for its exploration of social and gender issues in that period.