Colonel Enderby's Wife: A Novel (1885)

By Lucas Malet and Mary St. Leger Kingsley

Book Overview

""Colonel Enderby's Wife"" is a novel written by Lucas Malet and published in 1885. The story revolves around the character of Colonel Enderby, a wealthy and respected man, and his wife, Isabel, who is unhappy in her marriage. Isabel is a talented artist who feels stifled by her husband's expectations and desires more freedom and independence.As the story progresses, Isabel becomes increasingly dissatisfied with her life and begins to question her choices. She meets a young artist named Jack Fenacre, who shares her passion for art and offers her the chance to pursue her dreams. Isabel is torn between her love for her husband and her desire for a more fulfilling life.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in Victorian society. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships, the struggle for personal fulfillment, and the consequences of one's actions.Overall, ""Colonel Enderby's Wife"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and challenges faced by women in the Victorian era. Malet's writing is elegant and insightful, making this book a must-read for fans of classic 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164608738
• ISBN13: 9781164608738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"