9780259193982 - Ray of Light (Classic Reprint) di Mackarness, Henry S. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This literary work explores the Victorian experiences of Millicent Ray - a woman whose life of servitude and responsibility has granted her a wisdom and maturity beyond her years. Despite her impressive qualities, Millicent has been forced to work ceaselessly just to survive - a situation reflective of Victorian social norms for women. However, Millicent remains hopeful and kind, displaying a resilience that is tested when she is forced to make a difficult decision: she must choose between doing what is right, and maintaining the comfort of her aging parents. The author explores the tension between duty, desire and familial responsibility in this novel set in the idyllic English countryside. Ultimately, this book shares insights into the quiet strength of Victorian women, and the ways in which they resisted and navigated the constraints imposed on them during this 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.