A sweeping Victorian tale of family, fortune, and the quiet pursuit of virtue within a life of social expectation. A mother’s choices, a daughter’s growth, and a circle of guardians explore what true liberality means.
This edition continues Arabella Argus’s intricate portrait of a well‑to‑do English household, where money, status, and tender loyalties collide. Through weddings of manners and moments of sorrow, characters strive to balance outward display with inner strength.
Set against social duties, travel plans, and the moral education of young women, the story follows parents, sisters, and mentors as they navigate health fears, personal growth, and the consequences of ostentation versus liberality. The framework emphasizes character, conscience, and the lasting ties that bind a family.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic domestic fiction with moral focus, character growth, and rich social texture.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the Victorian era's complex social and economic divide through the parallel lives of two distinct women. The author explores how class drastically influences the lives of well-to-do Caroline and her intelligent, strong-willed governess, Miss Colville. Exploring themes of wealth, status, education, and women's roles, the author unpacks the social hierarchy and presents a nuanced picture of 19th-century British social norms. The portrayal of life in a wealthy Victorian family contrasts starkly with the daily life of a governess, revealing the double standards of the time alongside the expectations and limitations imposed on women based on social position. Throughout, this book demonstrates the author's deep understanding of the society they depict, acknowledging the power struggles between the landed gentry and the emerging middle class, as well as the complex gender roles and societal expectations of the Victorian era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330427859_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330427859
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330427859
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25802903/1
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