The Widening Light (1922)

The Widening Light is a novel written by Carrie Williams Clifford and published in 1922. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret. Margaret is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself despite the limitations placed on her by society.The novel begins with Margaret working as a governess for a wealthy family. She soon meets a man named Robert, who is also a governess. The two become friends and eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Robert is already married.As Margaret struggles with her feelings for Robert, she also faces other challenges in her life. She must navigate the expectations of her family and society, which do not allow for women to have careers or pursue their own passions. Margaret also faces financial struggles and must find a way to support herself.Throughout the novel, Margaret grows and changes as she faces these challenges. She becomes more confident and independent, and ultimately makes a decision about her relationship with Robert.The Widening Light is a story about love, independence, and the challenges faced by women in the early 1900s. It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores important themes and issues that are still relevant today.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.