Diana Trelawny

By Mrs. Oliphant and Margaret Oliphant

Book Overview

Diana Trelawny presents the portrait of a strong, independent woman who defies societal expectations by choosing to lead her life on her own terms. As a respected heiress and landowner, she commands authority within her community yet faces constant scrutiny for rejecting marriage and embracing self-sufficiency. The novel captures her journey through the intricacies of class, power, and gender dynamics, set within a society that measures a woman's worth by her attachments. Through her daily life and relationships with neighboring families, she emerges as both a product and a challenger of her time, striving to balance duty, independence, and personal ideals. Her story unfolds as a meditation on autonomy, revealing the quiet yet profound strength required to stand apart in a world governed by convention. Filled with social observation and emotional depth, the narrative explores the price of freedom and the subtle courage that defines a woman's place within changing social boundaries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373405802
• ISBN13: 9789373405803
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"