The Accolade (1915)

By Ethel Sidgwick

Book Overview

The Accolade is a novel written by Ethel Sidgwick and published in 1915. The story is set in England during the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of two women, Margaret and Edith, who are sisters-in-law. Margaret is married to Edith's brother, while Edith is married to a wealthy businessman named Arthur. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Margaret is a free-spirited woman who struggles to conform to the expectations of her conservative husband and society. She finds solace in her friendship with Edith, who is also unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped by societal expectations. Together, the two women navigate the challenges of their marriages and try to find fulfillment in their lives.As the story unfolds, Margaret falls in love with a young artist named Richard, but she is torn between her feelings for him and her loyalty to her husband. Meanwhile, Edith struggles with her own desires and the expectations of her husband and society. The Accolade is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of living in a society that places strict expectations on individuals. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164043781
• ISBN13: 9781164043782
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"