Alexander

Broschiertes Buch

Barbara

Lady's Maid And Peeress (1897)

Beschreibung

Barbara: Lady's Maid and Peeress is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of Barbara, a lady's maid who becomes the confidante of her mistress, Lady Mildred. Lady Mildred is a peeress who is struggling to maintain her social status and keep her family's estate afloat. Barbara is a loyal and hardworking servant who is privy to Lady Mildred's secrets and helps her navigate the complex world of high society. As the story progresses, Barbara's own ambitions and desires come to the forefront, and she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Lady Mildred and her own aspirations. The novel explores themes of class, loyalty, and ambition, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy and their servants in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Anne "Annie" French Hector, better known by her pen name Mrs. Alexander, was a popular 19th-century novelist born on June 23, 1825, in Dublin, Ireland. She became well-known for her works, which often centered on young women navigating complex emotional and social dilemmas. Her novels typically explored themes of love, family, money, and societal expectations, with many of her characters facing the challenges of balancing these competing forces, sometimes complicated by a legacy or inheritance. Mrs. Alexander s stories often focused on the internal struggles of her protagonists, highlighting their growth and development as they confronted personal and moral conflicts. In 1858, she married Alexander Hector, and she spent much of her life in London, where she continued to write until her death on July 10, 1902. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime, and she enjoyed popularity among readers of her era. Though her fame has since waned, her novels remain a reflection of the societal and gender dynamics of 19th-century Britain, offering insight into the challenges faced by women of that time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 505g
• ISBN-13: 9781436785594
• ISBN-10: 1436785596
• Artikelnr.: 24908369