Miss Meredith: With a Biography by Richard Garnett

By Amy Levy

Book Overview

A romantic and thoughtfully observed novel set against the evocative backdrop of Pisa, Italy, Miss Meredith blends romance with subtle social commentary and psychological insight.

The story follows a young English governess as she navigates unfamiliar surroundings, new relationships, and emotional awakenings. Through a series of intimate encounters and shifting expectations, Levy explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the quiet tensions between duty and desire.

Written with warmth, elegance, and a keen understanding of character, Miss Meredith offers a gentler counterpoint to Levy's more overtly polemical works while retaining her distinctive feminist sensibility. It remains a rewarding read for lovers of classic romantic fiction and late Victorian literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 152871850X
• ISBN13: 9781528718509
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"