Excerpt from The Executor, Vol. 2 of 3: A Novel
The clergyman turned quickly, looked a moment with a puzzled, surprised expression at his interrogator, and asked in his turn, Why, it can't be Brooke, Jim Brooke?
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. An insightful Victorian-era novel that follows the story of a young woman grappling with societal pressures to marry and find meaning in life. Stasie Verner, an intelligent and ambitious young woman, seeks independence through travel and intellectual growth. This book paints a vivid picture of social norms and expectations for women in the 19th century, exploring themes of duty, desire, and the search for personal fulfillment. Through Stasie's compelling journey and the interactions with the colorful characters surrounding her, including her wealthy and controlling cousin Mrs. Harding, the mysterious Kharapet, and the charming but indifferent Dr. Brooke, the novel explores the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations. This book offers a thought-provoking examination of the dilemmas faced by women striving for individuality and independence within the confines of restrictive societal norms. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330618301_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 328 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25929704/2