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Dark Hester: A Novel of Moral Reckoning
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515467434
Publisher: Spire Books
Published: Aug 26 2025
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gripping tale of secrets, strength, and self-discovery-Anne Douglas Sedgwick's Dark Hester is a forgotten classic that deserves a new generation of readers. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this powerful classic British novel follows Hester, a strong and complex heroine whose story unfolds in a world shadowed by family secrets, social expectations, and the search for independence. Sedgwick, one of the most respected early 20th century women writers, weaves a tale that is equal parts psychological drama, gothic romance, and women's fiction, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a woman determined to claim her own identity. With echoes of literary fiction classics such as the Brontës and George Eliot, Dark Hester blends mystery, romance, and drama in a narrative that explores love, betrayal, and the courage to defy convention.
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