The Hand Of Ethelberta

""The Hand of Ethelberta"" is a novel by Thomas Hardy that was first published in 1876. The story follows the life of Ethelberta, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is forced to make her own way in the world after the death of her father. Despite her humble beginnings, Ethelberta is determined to rise above her circumstances and become a lady of means.To achieve her goals, Ethelberta uses her wit and charm to win the hearts of several wealthy suitors, including the handsome and wealthy Lord Mountclere. However, Ethelberta's plans are complicated when she falls in love with a poor but talented musician named Christopher Julian.As Ethelberta struggles to navigate the complex social and romantic relationships in her life, she must also confront the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society. Along the way, she must make difficult choices about love, loyalty, and personal ambition.""The Hand of Ethelberta"" is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and social class that showcases Hardy's skill as a storyteller and his keen observations of human nature. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone who enjoys a good romance novel.Perhaps not. And when a man checks all a woman's finer sentiments towards him by marrying her, it is only natural that it should find a vent somewhere. However, she probably does not know of my downfall since father's death. I hardly think she would have cared to do it had she known that.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.