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This is a compelling novel that explores the social and economic realities of 19th century England. The story follows the struggles of a young woman named Jessie Phillips as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and class. The author's vivid descriptions and sharp... Read Full Overview

Best known for her reflections on American society in 'Domestic Manners of the Americans', here we see Mrs Trollope turn her hand to injustice and cruelty on English soil. As a contemporary of Jane Austen, and mother of the prolific novelist Anthony Trollope, she was very much... Read Full Overview

Jessie Phillips: A Tale of the Present Day is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1844. The story follows the titular character, Jessie Phillips, a young woman who lives in poverty in London. Despite her circumstances, Jessie is determined to make a better... Read Full Overview

""Jessie Phillips: A Tale of the Present Day"" is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1844. The story follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Jessie Phillips, a young woman who lives in poverty in London. Despite her difficult circumstances, Jessie... Read Full Overview

""Jessie Phillips: A Tale of the Present Day"" is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1844. The story follows the life of a young woman named Jessie Phillips, who lives in poverty with her mother and siblings in London. Despite their difficult circumstances,... Read Full Overview

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This is a compelling novel that explores the social and economic realities of 19th century England. The story follows the struggles of a young woman named Jessie Phillips as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and class. The author's vivid descriptions and sharp... Read Full Overview