Esther Waters

Esther Waters is a novel written by George Moore, first published in 1894. The book is set in Victorian England and follows the story of Esther Waters, a young woman who works as a servant in a farmhouse. Esther becomes pregnant by her employer's son and is forced to leave her job. She moves to London and finds work as a seamstress, but struggles to make ends meet.Esther eventually gives birth to a son, and the novel follows her struggles as a single mother in a society that views her as an outcast. She falls in love with a young man named William Latch, but their relationship is complicated by his alcoholism and his past as a criminal.The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the plight of women in Victorian society. It is a realistic portrayal of life in the lower classes of England during the 19th century, and is considered a classic of English literature.Overall, Esther Waters is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were often overlooked and marginalized in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.""Perhaps you were right, Esther. I couldn't have kept you on, on account of the bad example to the younger servants. I might have helped you with money. But six months alone in London and in your condition! ... I am glad you did not tell me, Esther; and as you say there is another to think of now, I hope you will never neglect your child, if God give it to you alive.""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.