A Mere Cypher: A Novel (1893)

By Mary Angela Dickens

Book Overview

A Mere Cypher: A Novel is a literary work by Mary Angela Dickens, published in 1893. The novel follows the story of a young woman named Dora who is forced to navigate the complexities of Victorian society. Dora is a mere cypher, a woman without any agency or power in her own life, and she struggles to find her place in a world that is dominated by men.As she moves through the different social circles of London, Dora encounters a cast of characters who are just as trapped and frustrated as she is. There is the wealthy but unhappy Lady Adela, the ambitious but morally bankrupt journalist, Mr. St. Clair, and the charming but manipulative Lord Lorrimer.As Dora tries to make sense of her own life, she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With its vivid descriptions of Victorian London and its complex characters, A Mere Cypher: A Novel is a fascinating exploration of the social and cultural mores of the era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120123429
• ISBN13: 9781120123428
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"