After Tomorrow (1895)

After Tomorrow is a novel written by Robert Smythe Hichens and published in 1895. The story takes place in London and follows the lives of two young women, Lady Adela Lancing and her friend, Beryl Van Tuyl. Lady Adela is engaged to be married to a wealthy and influential man, while Beryl is an independent artist who is not interested in marriage.As the story progresses, Lady Adela begins to question her engagement and her future with her fianc�����. She becomes increasingly drawn to Beryl and the bohemian lifestyle that she represents. Meanwhile, Beryl struggles with her own feelings towards Lady Adela and the societal pressures that come with being a woman in Victorian England.The novel explores themes of love, sexuality, gender roles, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural scene of late 19th century London. After Tomorrow is considered to be one of Hichens' most significant works and has been praised for its portrayal of complex female characters and its commentary on the limitations of Victorian society.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.