Overview
Mrs. Romney and But Men Must Work is a novel written by Rosa Nouchette Carey and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith Romney, who is left alone to fend for herself after the death of her father. Edith is forced to take up a job as a governess to support herself and her mother, who is suffering from a serious illness. As she struggles to make ends meet, Edith meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Greville, who takes an interest in her and offers her a job at his company. However, Edith is torn between her duty to her mother and her desire to pursue her own ambitions. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and ambition, and offers a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century. It also provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, and sheds light on the struggles of working-class women in particular. Overall, Mrs. Romney and But Men Must Work is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the early 1900s.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.
- | Author: Rosa Nouchette Carey
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 384 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1437260136
- | ISBN-13: 9781437260137
