Delia Blanchflower

By Mrs. Humphry Ward

Book Overview

A quietly powerful beacon of its era, Delia Blanchflower draws readers into the heart of turn of century England with clarity, compassion, and a keen sense of moral enquiry. This is a late Victorian novel that still speaks with modern immediacy to readers who value character, conscience, and consequence. Within its pages, themes of religion and doubt, society and class, and family and duty unfold against a vivid victorian england setting. The story offers a compelling blend of intimate family drama and wider social observation, making it a touchstone for both historical fiction readers and literary analysis study. It rewards careful reading and rewards repeat visits, as the novel's textures-its choices, its silences, its moments of insight-linger long after the final page. Widely regarded as a significant work by a renowned Edwardian era writer, Delia Blanchflower stands as a bridge between classic Victorian sensibilities and the evolving moral questions of its time. It appeals to casual readers who seek a rich, engrossing narrative and to classic-literature collectors who value authentic period voice and historical resonance. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A distinguished english classic novel rewritten for contemporary appreciation, yet faithful to its era's spirit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354758363
• ISBN13: 9789354758362
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"