Mrs. Craddock (1903)

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Bertha Ley, a young woman from a wealthy family who marries a farmer named Edward Craddock. Bertha is initially infatuated with Edward, but soon realizes that he is dull and unambitious. As their marriage deteriorates, Bertha begins an affair with a young artist named Gerald. However, when Edward discovers the affair, he becomes violent and Bertha is forced to leave him.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles. Maugham portrays Bertha as a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal expectations and pursues her own desires. However, her actions also have consequences and she must face the judgment of those around her.Overall, Mrs. Craddock is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that captures the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal norms.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.