A Woman's Burden: A Novel

"A Woman's Burden: A Novel" by Fergus Hume is a suspenseful tale set in the shadows of Victorian London, where a courageous woman named Miriam thwarts a crime on the infamous Waterloo Bridge, an act that plunges her into a dangerous world of moral dilemmas and unexpected alliances. Miriam's life changes that foggy night when she rescues Mr. Barton from the clutches of a thief named Jabez, a desperate act echoing the struggles of the city's forgotten souls. As Mr. Barton extends a hand of help, an intricate relationship forms, threatening to expose the secrets of their pasts in a society where compassion comes at a cost and every character confronts the weight of survival. The narrative promises a deep investigation of Victorian society, painting a picture of poverty, desperation, and the strength it takes to navigate a world that imposes heavy burdens, especially on its women.