Description
In a world where reputation, duty, and desire collide, a young woman sets her sights on a life shaped by ambition and moral conviction—only to find that the social rules governing “lord and master” are far more complicated than she expects. As her plans unfold, the novel turns on a richly intertextual conversation with earlier literature, drawing inspiration from the wit and social acuity of Jane Austen while testing the limits of conventional virtue and reward. With sharp irony and lively characterization, the story explores themes of agency, class power, and the cost of performing goodness in a society that often rewards the morally ambiguous. Marryat’s distinctive 19th-century style blends satire with moral inquiry, offering a compelling, thought-provoking narrative that challenges readers to ask who truly holds authority—and why.
Available Editions
paperback
Hutson Street Press
Published May 22, 2025
ISBN: 9781024922172
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Details
First Published
1871
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Her Lord and Master by Florence Marryat.