The Awakening Of The Duchess (1903)

By Frances Charles

Book Overview

""The Awakening of the Duchess"" is a novel written by Frances Charles and published in 1903. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the life of Lady Editha, the Duchess of Wiltshire. Lady Editha is a beautiful and intelligent woman who has been raised in a sheltered environment and has always followed the rules of society. However, she begins to feel unfulfilled and unhappy with her life as a Duchess and longs for something more.One day, Lady Editha meets a man named Lord Arthur, who is unlike any other man she has ever met. He is charming, kind and treats her as an equal, something she has never experienced before. Lady Editha finds herself drawn to him and begins to question the life she has been living.As Lady Editha and Lord Arthur's relationship deepens, she faces opposition from her family and society, who believe that she should remain loyal to her husband and the expectations of her position. Lady Editha must decide whether to follow her heart or continue living a life that does not bring her happiness.""The Awakening of the Duchess"" is a story about love, passion, and the struggle to break free from societal expectations. It explores the themes of gender roles, class, and the limitations imposed on women in Victorian society. The novel is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women during this time and the importance of following one's heart, even when it goes against the norms of society.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: 1120870992
• ISBN13: 9781120870995
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"