A Rise In The World: A Novel (1900)

By Adeline Sergeant

Book Overview

""A Rise In The World"" is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant and published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda, who is determined to improve her social status and rise up in the world. Hilda is born into a lower-class family and faces many challenges throughout her life, including poverty, discrimination, and societal expectations. However, she is determined to succeed and uses her intelligence, wit, and charm to navigate her way through various social circles. Along the way, Hilda falls in love with a wealthy man, but must overcome many obstacles to be with him. The novel explores themes of class, gender, love, and ambition, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics of Victorian England. With its engaging plot, well-drawn characters, and insightful commentary on society, ""A Rise In The World"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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: 1164546589
• ISBN13: 9781164546580
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"