Jacob's Wife V1: A Novel (1887)

By Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant

Book Overview

Jacob's Wife is a novel written by Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant and first published in 1887. The story is set in England during the Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Rachel Westlake. Rachel is a shy and introverted woman who marries a wealthy businessman named Jacob Westlake. Despite her love for Jacob, Rachel finds herself struggling to adapt to her new life as a wealthy woman and the expectations that come with it. As the story progresses, Rachel begins to feel increasingly isolated and unhappy in her marriage. She finds solace in her friendship with a young artist named Oliver Dane, who encourages her to pursue her own interests and passions. However, Rachel's growing feelings for Oliver soon put her in conflict with her husband and the conservative society in which she lives. Jacob's Wife is a novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in Victorian society. Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its nuanced portrayal of the emotional lives of her characters. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking work that remains relevant to contemporary readers interested in the history of women's rights and social change.In Three Volumes.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: 1166606309
• ISBN13: 9781166606305
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"