A tense, character-driven drama unfolds as a young woman fights to build a life of her own in a restless, urban American setting. The narrative follows Jean Fanshaw through love, ambition, and the perilous consequences of hiding who she really is.
Set against a backdrop of a bustling city and a fragile social order, the story blends romance, friendship, and a widening mystery that could upend everything Jean has fought to achieve.
- Follow Jean’s bold choices as she navigates love, work, and a shifting sense of self.
- Experience intimate, tightly drawn scenes that probe identity, loyalty, and hardship.
- Feel the tension rise as secrets threaten to upend the life she’s seeking.
- See how relationships with strong, complex characters shape her path forward.
Ideal for readers who enjoy literary fiction about self-discovery, resilience, and intricate, turn-of-the-century urban life.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes us into the world of a young woman named Jean Fanshaw, who, in early 1900s America, finds herself unjustly imprisoned in a reformatory. Jeanââ â¢s story reveals the harsh realities of life in these institutions and the often-unjust treatment of young women who are deemed ââ Å"incorrigibleââ  by the social standards of the time. The author vividly portrays the suffocating atmosphere of the reformatory, where Jean endures stifling rules, monotonous routines, and the constant scrutiny of a rigid matron. The book explores themes of social injustice, female agency, and the complexities of identity in a patriarchal society. Jeanââ â¢s rebellious spirit and her yearning for freedom provide a captivating lens through which to examine the struggles of those trapped in a system designed to control rather than empower. Through Jeanââ â¢s journey, the book offers a poignant glimpse into the challenges faced by young women who defied societal expectations, highlighting the need for individual expression and the pursuit of personal liberation. 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 9781331151692_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-9781331151692
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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-9781331151692
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)