A Life Sentence - Adeline Sergeant

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Adeline Sergeant's A Life Sentence: A Novel explores the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 19th-century domestic life. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of women's fiction delves into the often-constrained roles assigned to women and the social issues that shaped their lives.

A compelling example of general and literary fiction, A Life Sentence presents a historical romance that resonates with timeless themes. Discover a world where personal desires clash with social norms, creating a dramatic tapestry of love, duty, and the search for individual fulfillment. Sergeant's insightful narrative offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the bonds of matrimony could feel, for some, like a life sentence.

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