Nobody's fault

By: Netta Syrett

A hush settles over the drawing room, thick with unspoken grievances and the weight of expectations. Within the walls of an English household, the quiet pulse of daily life is interrupted by the subtle fractures of loyalty and longing, as each member of the family navigates the shifting boundaries of duty and desire. Set in the waning years of the Victorian era, this finely wrought novel captures the intricate dance of social class and moral dilemmas that defined late 19th century fiction. The narrative unfolds with a keen eye for the emotional conflict that arises when traditional values collide with the uncertain hopes of youth, tracing the coming of age of a young woman whose choices ripple through the lives around her. The world depicted is both intimate and expansive, drawing on the domestic fiction of its time to reveal the tensions simmering beneath the surface of polite society. Through subtle observation and restrained prose, it explores the nuances of British family drama, where every gesture and conversation carries the weight of consequence. The author's sensitivity to the constraints placed on women writers of her generation is palpable, lending the work an undercurrent of quiet rebellion and empathy. Readers are invited into a landscape shaped by the unspoken rules of English literature, where characters must reckon with the limits of their circumstances and the cost of their decisions. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both general readers and collectors a rare window into the complexities of Victorian life and the enduring resonance of classic British novels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374596776
• ISBN13: 9789374596777
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"