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The Auctioning of Mary Angel
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025286327
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Auctioning of Mary Angel is a poignant social drama that delves into the rigid expectations and moral complexities of early 20th-century high society. Written by the acclaimed novelist Coningsby Dawson, the narrative centers on the life of Mary Angel, a woman caught between the demands of her social standing and her own desires for authentic love and personal freedom.
Set against a backdrop of luxury and tradition, the story explores the metaphorical auctioning of young women within the marriage market, where status and wealth often supersede genuine affection. Dawson masterfully portrays the tension between duty to family and the pursuit of individual happiness, offering a critical look at the values of an era in transition. With its rich character development and evocative prose, The Auctioning of Mary Angel remains a significant example of early modern social fiction, capturing the elegance and the underlying constraints of a bygone world.
This work stands as a testament to Dawson's ability to weave romantic elements with sharp social commentary, making it an essential read for those interested in historical fiction and the evolution of social norms in the 1930s.
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