"Lady Rose's Daughter" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a story set long ago dealing with complicated relationships. It centers on Mademoiselle Julie Le Breton, a young woman who works for the older Lady Henry. As Lady Henry gets older, she becomes jealous of Julie's ability to charm and be liked by others in society. Sir Wilfrid Bury comes back to London after being away for years and visits Lady Henry, where we see how much Lady Henry relies on Julie. The story shows the issues between the two women, with Lady Henry being unhappy and envious of Julie. We learn about Julie's past and who her parents were, which becomes an important part of the story. The book explores social class, the fighting for power in relationships, and the effects of secrets that have been hidden for a long time.
Lady Rose's Daughter
By Humphry Ward
In a world of high society, a young woman's charm ignites jealousy and unearths family secrets, threatening to unravel her carefully constructed life.
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2004-10-18
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About the AuthorMary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
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