Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: An Idle Woman
Author: Wendy Parkins
Edition: Uncorrected Proof Copy, ARC
Provenance: Includes insert giving context to the story.
Format: Paperback
Date Published: 2024
Publisher: Legend Press
Description:
Based on a true story, this powerful historical novel transports readers to 1838 England, where eighteen-year-old Frances Dickinson impulsively marries Lieutenant John Geils. Her hopes for a happy future are quickly shattered as she discovers a cruel and violent side to her husband. John isolates Frances on his Scottish estate, squanders her fortune, and preys upon their maids, notes Browns Books. Despite yearning for freedom, Frances finds the law is not on her side in this era where women were often regarded as male property. It is only when John's abuse escalates that she can bravely embark on a daring plan to secure her freedom, confronting the reality of a sensational divorce trial in the nineteenth century. This meticulously researched and emotionally resonant historical fiction explores themes of gaslighting, coercive control, domestic abuse, and a woman's courageous fight for autonomy against overwhelming societal and legal obstacles, according to Legend Press. It is a moving and important read, perfect for fans of biographical fiction and Victorian literature that delves into the challenging realities faced by women in history.
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