Ladies Must Live (1917)

""Ladies Must Live"" is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1917. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lily Cardew who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the restrictions placed on women in early 20th century society. Lily is a feminist and a suffragette who dreams of becoming a successful writer, but her family and society expect her to marry well and conform to traditional gender roles.As Lily navigates her way through the challenges of being a modern woman in a patriarchal world, she meets a variety of characters, including other suffragettes, artists, and activists. She also falls in love with a man who shares her progressive views but is from a different social class.The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and the struggle for women's rights. It also offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the early 20th century, including the suffrage movement and the impact of World War I on women's lives.Overall, ""Ladies Must Live"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a powerful message about the importance of women's autonomy and agency in a world that often seeks to limit them.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.