The Hand Of Ethelberta (1912)

The Hand of Ethelberta is a novel written by Thomas Hardy and published in 1912. The book tells the story of Ethelberta Petherwin, a woman born into a poor family who uses her intelligence, charm, and beauty to climb the social ladder. Ethelberta is a talented singer and uses her talent to perform at various events, where she meets and eventually marries a wealthy man named Lord Mountclere.However, Ethelberta is not content with her new life and struggles to balance her desire for social status with her love for her former life and family. She also faces challenges from other members of high society who look down on her background and lack of education.Throughout the novel, Ethelberta navigates these challenges and tries to find a way to reconcile her past with her present. The book is a commentary on social class and the challenges faced by women in Victorian England who sought to rise above their station. It is also a story of love, ambition, and the search for identity.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.