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The Ladies' Gallery: A Novel (1889)

The Ladies' Gallery: A Novel (1889)

McCarthy, Justin
Praed, Campbell

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ISBN10: 1167226216
ISBN13: 9781167226212
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ladies' Gallery is a novel written by Justin McCarthy and first published in 1889. Set in Victorian England, the story follows the lives of several women who are connected through their membership in the Ladies' Gallery of the House of Commons. This exclusive gallery allows women to observe parliamentary proceedings from a distance, but also serves as a place for them to socialize and network with each other.The main character, Lady Strangford, is a wealthy and influential woman who is well-respected in political circles. She takes several younger women under her wing, including the beautiful and ambitious Lady Mildred Eversleigh and the shy and intelligent Miss Gertrude Saville. As they navigate the complex world of politics and society, the women must also deal with personal dramas such as love affairs, family conflicts, and scandals.The Ladies' Gallery provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Victorian women who were often confined to traditional gender roles and limited opportunities. McCarthy's writing is engaging and insightful, and he portrays his characters with sensitivity and depth. The novel is a compelling exploration of the challenges and triumphs of women in a male-dominated world, and remains a classic of Victorian literature.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.

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