The Hand Of Ethelberta (1912)

The Hand of Ethelberta is a novel written by Thomas Hardy and published in 1912. The story follows the life of Ethelberta Petherwin, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who has risen from humble beginnings to become a successful governess and poet. However, she harbors a secret desire to marry into the upper class, and when she meets and falls in love with a wealthy widower, she decides to take matters into her own hands.Ethelberta's journey takes her from the countryside to London high society, where she uses her wit and charm to navigate the complex social hierarchy and win the heart of her beloved. Along the way, she must also contend with jealous rivals, scheming suitors, and her own conflicted feelings about her true identity.As with many of Hardy's works, The Hand of Ethelberta explores themes of class, gender, and social mobility, and offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence and agency in a restrictive Victorian society. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and lyrical prose, the novel remains a beloved classic of English literature to this day.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.