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The Ward Of Thorpe-Combe (1842)

The Ward Of Thorpe-Combe (1842)

Trollope, Frances

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ISBN10: 1437439942
ISBN13: 9781437439946
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ward of Thorpe-Combe is a novel written by Frances Trollope and published in 1842. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Gertrude, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her uncle, Sir Thomas, at Thorpe-Combe. Gertrude's uncle is a wealthy and influential man, but he is also cold and distant towards her.As Gertrude grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the restrictions placed upon her as a woman in the Victorian era. She longs for independence and freedom, but she is constantly thwarted by the expectations placed upon her by society and her uncle.The novel explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the power dynamics between men and women in Victorian England. It also delves into the complex relationships between family members and the ways in which they can both support and hinder one another.Overall, The Ward of Thorpe-Combe is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England.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.

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