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  • The Story Of Bessie Costrell

    by Humphry Ward ...
    The Story of Bessie Costrell unfolds within a rural English village where poverty, pride, and moral tension shape everyday existence. The narrative examines the fragile dignity of laboring lives burdened by hardship and limited opportunity. At its center is the strained bond between an aging worker and a younger relative whose choices unsettle the delicate balance of family loyalty and communal ... Read more

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  • Marcella (Complete)

    “THE mists—and the sun—and the first streaks of yellow in the beeches—beautiful—beautiful!” And with a long breath of delight Marcella Boyce threw herself on her knees by the window she had just opened, and, propping her face upon her hands, devoured the scene before her with that passionate intensity of pleasure which had been her gift and heritage through life. She looked out upon a broad and ... Read more

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  • The Coryston Family A Novel

    The novel "The Coryston Family" likely delves into the dynamics, trials, and relationships within the Coryston family, exploring their lives, ambitions, and challenges within the context of English society during the early 20th century.Mary Augusta Ward was known for her insightful portrayals of English society and her ability to craft complex characters while exploring social and political issues ... Read more

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  • Marcella

    According to Wikipedia: "Mary Augusta Ward née Arnold; (11 June 1851 26 March 1920), was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward… .[2] Ward's novels contained strong religious subject matter relevant to Victorian values she herself practised. Her popularity spread beyond Great Britain to the United States. According to the New York Times, her book Lady Rose's ... Read more

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  • Bessie Costrell

    by Humphry Ward ...
    It was an August evening, still and cloudy after a day unusually chilly for the time of year. Now, about sunset, the temperature was warmer than it had been in the morning, and the departing sun was forcing its way through the clouds, breaking up their level masses into delicate lattice-work of golds and greys. The last radiant light was on the wheat-fields under the hill, and on the long chalk ... Read more

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  • Eleanor

    The novel "Eleanor" is a social and psychological story that centers around the character of Eleanor, a young woman from a wealthy and privileged background. The narrative follows Eleanor's journey as she faces personal trials, moral dilemmas, and questions about her role in society. It explores her internal struggles, her relationships with others, and her quest for purpose and meaning in life ... Read more

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  • Sir George Tressady (Vol.1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Victorian Romance Novel

    Sir George Tressady (Vol. 1 & 2) is a searching late-Victorian political and social novel, centred on a young Conservative baronet whose public ambitions and private loyalties are tested by the claims of social reform. Ward blends parliamentary intrigue, aristocratic domestic drama, and moral introspection, extending the world of Marcella while examining marriage, class responsibility, and the ... Read more

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  • Marcella

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Tale of Duty, Desire, and Women's Rights

    In 'Marcella,' Mrs. Humphry Ward explores the complex interplay between individual desire and societal expectations in Victorian England. The novel, set against the backdrop of the emerging debates on women'Äôs rights and social reform, presents a richly drawn protagonist whose struggles embody the conflicts of her time. Ward'Äôs intricate prose marries psychological depth with vivid descriptions ... Read more

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  • Robert Elsmere (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Victorian faith and doubt amid Oxford Movement debates and social reform, a realistic portrait of moral dilemmas and spiritual conflict.

    Robert Elsmere charts a young Anglican clergyman's passage from orthodox belief to an ethical, theistic creed shaped by historical criticism and social work. From a Lakeland marriage to the devout Catherine to Oxford salons and London's East End, Ward stages exacting debates on miracles, scripture, and science. Her disciplined realism—dialogue-heavy, psychologically acute, and topographically ... Read more

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  • The War on All Fronts: England's Effort

    The narrative showcases England's societal and industrial mobilization, emphasizing unity and determination. Ward highlights the vital role of women in factories, hospitals, and fields, illustrating their resilience in a time of national crisis. The book also portrays the transformation of industries into war-time production hubs, symbolizing the collective commitment to the Allied cause.By ... Read more

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  • Sir George Tressady (Complete)

    The young man speaking drew in his head from the carriage-window. But instead of sitting down he turned with a joyous, excited gesture and lifted the flap over the little window in the back of the landau, supporting himself, as he stooped to look, by a hand on his companion's shoulder. Through this peephole he saw, as the horses trotted away, the crowd in the main street of Market Malford, still ... Read more

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  • Lady Rose's Daughter

    The novel follows the story of Lady Rose, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who marries the charismatic politician Stephen Dering. Their marriage is frowned upon by society due to class differences and Lady Rose's decision to marry beneath her station. The narrative revolves around their daughter, the titular Lady Rose's daughter, who faces the consequences of her parents' unconventional marriage ... Read more

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