<p>In 'A Queen of the Stage,' Fred M. White weaves a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London's theatrical world. The novel chronicles the journey of Elsie Vane from a sheltered youth to a position of prominence on the stage, a transformation that is as much about personal growth as it is about public acclaim. White's prose effortlessly entwines Elsie's innocence with the darker undertones of the Edwardian entert...