"Mercia, the Astronomer Royal: A Romance" by A. Garland Mears is a 19th-century novel set in a future where women thrive in professional fields. The story revolves around Mercia, a brilliant and dedicated Astronomer Royal, as she balances her love for her assistant, Geometrus, with the rigid societal rules of this advanced world. The book takes place in the year 2002, a time of progressive gender roles, and explores the challenges Mercia and Geometrus face due to a prohibition against marriage for those in high-ranking positions. Through Mercia's journey, the novel explores the universal topics of ambition, romance, and the ongoing fight for equality, offering readers a glimpse into a world where personal desires clash with societal expectations.
Mercia, the astronomer royal: A romance
By A. Garland Mears
In a future where women rule the stars, a brilliant astronomer must choose between her career and the forbidden love for her handsome assistant.
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2022-12-15
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About the AuthorAmelia Garland Mears (1842–1920), who published as A. Garland Mears, was an Irish novelist.
Amelia Garland Mears (1842–1920), who published as A. Garland Mears, was an Irish novelist.
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