Alexander

Broschiertes Buch

Found Wanting

A Novel (1893)

Beschreibung

""Found Wanting"" is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Violet Vyse who is forced to leave her home and family in order to make a living as a governess. She finds herself in a difficult and unfamiliar situation, struggling to adapt to the demands of her new job and the expectations of her employers.As the story progresses, Violet becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and secrets, including a forbidden romance with the son of her employer. She must navigate the treacherous waters of Victorian society and learn to trust her own instincts in order to find her place in the world.""Found Wanting"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. It offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Victorian England and provides a fascinating glimpse into the struggles and challenges faced by women of that era.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: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 477g
• ISBN-13: 9781436851398
• ISBN-10: 1436851394
• Artikelnr.: 24908191