Description
Set against the shifting social landscape of turn-of-the-century England, this novel follows a young writer navigating the pressures of class, reputation, and family expectation while her private ambitions collide with public judgment. As romantic possibilities emerge, so do rivalries and misunderstandings—turning everyday relationships into a battlefield of loyalty, desire, and self-discovery. With sharp observation and a distinctly witty, psychologically attentive style, the story explores how “law” can be both literal and social: the rules that govern who may love, who must obey, and who pays the price for defying convention. Blending domestic drama with social critique, it offers a compelling portrait of the forces that shape a life—and the choices that can still break free from them.
Available Editions
paperback
Palala Press
Published Feb 17, 2018
392 pages
ISBN: 9781377849355
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First Published
1900
Language
eng
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