Helena Brett's Career (1913)

By Desmond Coke

Book Overview

Helena Brett's Career is a novel written by Desmond Coke and first published in 1913. The story revolves around the titular character, Helena Brett, a young woman who is determined to make a name for herself in the business world. Despite facing numerous obstacles and societal expectations that women should not be involved in business, Helena works hard to climb the corporate ladder and prove her worth.The book is set in London and follows Helena's journey as she starts out as a lowly clerk and gradually rises through the ranks of a large corporation. Along the way, she faces challenges such as sexism, office politics, and personal setbacks, but she remains determined to succeed.The novel is a reflection of the changing attitudes towards women in the early 20th century, as more and more women began to enter the workforce and challenge traditional gender roles. It explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the struggle for equality in a male-dominated world.Overall, Helena Brett's Career is a compelling and inspiring story of a young woman's journey to success, and a testament to the power of hard work and determination.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: 1164667122
• ISBN13: 9781164667124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"