A wilful ward
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ISBN10: 9374122715
ISBN13: 9789374122716
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2026
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374122716
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2026
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sudden storm, a lonely child at the edge of a windswept lane-here, the quiet drama of Victorian England unfurls, where the fate of an orphan is both a private sorrow and a public reckoning. In the heart of the British countryside, a spirited young protagonist must navigate the tangled web of family relationships and social expectation, her journey marked by moments of defiance and tenderness alike. This is a work steeped in the traditions of nineteenth-century literature, echoing the moral complexity and emotional depth found in the novels of Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell. Its pages capture the pulse of a society in flux, where questions of virtue, belonging, and self-determination are as urgent now as they were then. Restored for today's and future generations, this classic British novel returns after decades out of print, revived by Alpha Editions with the care and respect it deserves. Readers are invited to lose themselves in a world where the boundaries between duty and desire are drawn with exquisite subtlety, and where the orphan's quest for identity becomes a mirror for the era's own search for meaning. The book's finely wrought depiction of moral development and the realities of Victorian fiction will captivate historical fiction readers and literature students alike, offering a window into the values, hardships, and hopes of a bygone age. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously prepared to honour the original text while ensuring its resonance for modern audiences. Whether you are drawn to the evocative landscapes of Victorian England, the intricate dynamics of family, or the enduring allure of classic storytelling, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of literature to illuminate the human spirit.
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