Description
A young writer in late-Victorian society dares to put her imagination on the page, only to find that publication can be as dangerous as it is thrilling. When her work is secretly released and then publicly dissected by people who don’t truly understand her, she must confront the harsh moral judgments placed on women’s writing—especially romantic or sensual fiction. Blending sharp social observation with intimate character drama, the novel explores themes of artistic freedom, reputation, and the gap between private intention and public interpretation. With Rhoda Broughton’s brisk, dialogue-driven style and her talent for strong, quietly subversive heroines, this is a compelling story about what it costs to create—and what it means to be heard.
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paperback
Adamant Media Corporation
Published Mar 28, 2002
282 pages
ISBN: 9781402160158
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First Published
1894
Language
eng
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