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My Lady's Diamonds
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Under False Pretences
In "Under False Pretences," Adeline Sergeant crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of deception, identity, and societal norms of the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of burgeoning feminism and class struggle, the novel employs a richly descriptive literary style that juxtaposes psychological insight with sharp social commentary. Sergeant's characters navigate a web of lies and pretense, revealing the profound impact of societal expectations on individual lives and relationships. The novel is both a gripping mystery and a poignant exploration of the nature of truth and its elusive qualities. Adeline Sergeant, a pioneer in her field, was influenced by her exp...
Essential Novelists - Adeline Sergeant
Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Adeline Sergeant wich are Under False Pretences and A True Friend. Adeline Sergeant was an English author of the Victorian era with a close connection to Christianity. Novels selected for this book: - Under False Pretences - A True Friend.This is one of many books in the series Essential Novelists. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the authors.
A Life Sentence
Reproduction of the original: A Life Sentence by Adeline Sergeant
Esther Denison
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A True Friend
The daughter of a poor physician, Janetta finds herself having to step into her feckless stepmother’s shoes when her father leaves. With a house full of children to look after, she is driven to desperate measures in order to survive. However, despite the trials and tribulations thrown her way, Janetta remains a true friend to even the lowliest of people. ́A True Friend ́ is a touching tale that explores the themes of loyalty, strength of character, and relationships. In Janetta, Sergeant creates a character who, on the face of it, may appear too good to be true but, once the surface is scratched, we see that she is as flawed and insecure as the rest of us. A book full of yearning and asp...
The Little Regiment
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Popular Victorian women writers
Popular Victorian women writers considers a diverse group of women writers within the Victorian literary marketplace. It looks at authors such as Ellen Wood, Mary Braddon, Rhoda Broughton and Charlotte Yonge as well as less well-known writers including Jessie Fothergill and Eliza Meteyard. Each essay sets the individual author within her biographical and literary context and provides refreshing insights into their work. Together they bring the work of largely unknown authors and new perspectives on known authors to critical and public attention. Accessible and informative, the book is ideal for students of Victorian literature and culture as well as tutors and scholars of the period.
