Helen With the High Hand

Helen With the High Hand is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1909. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Helen Rathbone, a young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. Helen is intelligent, ambitious, and fiercely independent, and she is determined to succeed in a male-dominated society.The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and social mobility. Helen's journey takes her from a humble background to the upper echelons of society, where she must navigate the complex social dynamics of the elite. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but she never gives up on her dreams.Helen With the High Hand is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century England. It is a timeless story of ambition, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.1910. Arnold Bennett was an English novelist, playwright, essayist, critic and journalist. By any standards, his output was prolific: thirty novels, almost three thousand articles, ten plays and many other writings. He was a bon viveur who enjoyed to the full the fruits of his hard work, his success and the acclaim accorded him. His short novel, Helen with the High Hand, is a fine domestic comedy and a close study of social manners in the Midlands early in the twentieth century. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.