Miss Cayley's Adventures (eBook, ePUB) - Allen, Grant
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In 'Miss Cayley's Adventures' by Grant Allen, readers are taken on a thrilling journey of mystery and adventure. The book follows the protagonist, Miss Marian Cayley, a strong and independent woman who defies societal norms and embarks on a series of daring escapades. Allen's writing style is engaging and vivid, transporting the reader to the late 19th century literary context filled with intrigue and suspense. The narrative is filled with clever plot twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Grant Allen, a prolific writer and social reformer, drew…mehr

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In 'Miss Cayley's Adventures' by Grant Allen, readers are taken on a thrilling journey of mystery and adventure. The book follows the protagonist, Miss Marian Cayley, a strong and independent woman who defies societal norms and embarks on a series of daring escapades. Allen's writing style is engaging and vivid, transporting the reader to the late 19th century literary context filled with intrigue and suspense. The narrative is filled with clever plot twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Grant Allen, a prolific writer and social reformer, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of Victorian society to create the character of Miss Cayley. His progressive views on gender roles and class distinctions are reflected in the bold and unconventional actions of his protagonist. Allen's background as a science writer also shines through in the meticulous detail and precision with which he constructs the various adventures in the book. I highly recommend 'Miss Cayley's Adventures' to readers who enjoy a mix of mystery, adventure, and social commentary. Allen's masterful storytelling and the spirited character of Miss Cayley make this book a must-read for fans of classic Victorian literature.
Autorenporträt
Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.