Description
In Victorian England, two sisters, Katherine and Stella Tredgold, navigate the complex dynamics of family and societal expectations. Their lives are intertwined with that of their retired City man father, Mr. Tredgold, whose cynicism proves a formidable match for his younger daughter Stella's monstrous egotism. This novel delves into the intricacies of 19th-century domestic life, exploring the sisters' duties, their desires for fulfillment, and the often-conflicting paths they must choose. Margaret Oliphant masterfully crafts a narrative that examines the bonds of sisterhood and the challenges of finding personal happiness within the constraints of the era.
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paperback
Adamant Media Corporation
Published Apr 23, 2002
289 pages
ISBN: 9781402190223
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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