A vagrant wife (eBook, ePUB) - Warden, Florence
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Florence Warden's novel, 'A Vagrant Wife,' delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the late 19th century. Written in a gripping and suspenseful style, the book follows the turbulent life of a young woman who marries impulsively and finds herself trapped in a loveless union. Warden's vivid descriptions and keen understanding of human emotions make this novel a compelling read, highlighting the struggles and challenges faced by women of that era. Set against a backdrop of a changing society, 'A Vagrant Wife' offers insight into the gender dynamics and societal norms…mehr

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Florence Warden's novel, 'A Vagrant Wife,' delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the late 19th century. Written in a gripping and suspenseful style, the book follows the turbulent life of a young woman who marries impulsively and finds herself trapped in a loveless union. Warden's vivid descriptions and keen understanding of human emotions make this novel a compelling read, highlighting the struggles and challenges faced by women of that era. Set against a backdrop of a changing society, 'A Vagrant Wife' offers insight into the gender dynamics and societal norms of the time. The author's ability to create multifaceted characters and intricate plotlines adds depth to the narrative, making it a thought-provoking exploration of personal relationships and social conventions. Florence Warden, a well-known Victorian writer, draws from her own experiences and observations to craft a story that resonates with readers even today. 'A Vagrant Wife' is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and the portrayal of women's lives in historical fiction.
Autorenporträt
Florence Warden was an English actress and writer who published numerous novels under her stage name. Her real name was Florence Alice Price, and her marital name was Mrs G.E. James. Warden began her life as Florence Alice Price, the daughter of a stockbroker. She was born in Hanworth, Middlesex, and educated in both Brighton and France. In 1877, her debut novel, The Wolf at the Door, was published anonymously in Boston, Massachusetts. Warden worked as an actress between 1880 and 1885, and she also published stories and novels under her stage persona. In 1885, her mystery novel The House on the Marsh (1884) was adapted into a play in which she played the lead. Warden married an actor named George Edward James in 1887 in St Pancras. She continued to create novels, but she abandoned her acting profession. One of her sisters also became a writer, going by the name Gertrude Warden. Warden and her husband had two sons, Godfrey Warden James, born in St Pancras in 1888, and Rupert Warden, born in Ramsgate in 1893; and two daughters, Leslie Gertrude, born in London in 1890, and Olivia Mary, born in Ramsgate, Kent, in 1891. Warden's son, Godfrey Warden James (1888-1963), was educated at Oxford, qualified as a barrister, served as a schoolmaster and tutor, and as an Administrative Officer in Sierre Leone. He was also a novelist under the name Adam Broome.