Clare Duval: A Novel (1900)

By Clement Wilkes

Book Overview

Clare Duval: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Clement Wilkes and published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Clare Duval, who is a young woman living in the late 19th century. The novel is set in England and follows Clare's journey as she navigates through the social and cultural norms of her time.The book begins with Clare's childhood and her upbringing in a wealthy family. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a man who is deemed unsuitable by her family due to his social status. Clare must decide whether to follow her heart or adhere to the expectations of her family.As the story progresses, Clare faces various challenges and obstacles, including financial struggles, societal pressure, and personal tragedies. She must navigate through these difficulties while trying to maintain her independence and identity.The novel explores themes of love, family, social class, and gender roles. It provides a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced in a patriarchal society.Overall, Clare Duval: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers an insightful look into the societal norms and expectations of the late 19th century.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: 1164606670
• ISBN13: 9781164606673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"