"Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a story from the late 1800s that tells about Hester's life as she deals with love, her goals, and what society expects from her. The book shows how Hester relates to people, focusing on Roland and Edward Vernon as romance and personal dreams become important. The story begins with characters talking about love and society's rules, introducing Hester as a strong woman handling society's pressures and what she wants, especially her feelings for Edward Vernon; her friend Emma worries about her own love life, showing how competitive relationships can be among women. The story combines everyday life with deeper thoughts about goals and social roles, preparing for Hester's journey and changing relationships as characters find their way.
Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 3 (of 3)
By Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
In a world of societal expectations and personal desires, a woman navigates complex relationships while striving for love and ambition.
Summary
About the AuthorMargaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works cover "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural".
Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works cover "domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural".
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