Marriage
- 516 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Susan Edmonstone Ferrier Books
Susan Edmonstone Ferrier was a Scottish novelist whose works remained popular throughout the 19th century. Her novels offer vivid accounts of Scottish life and present sharp views on women's education. Ferrier provides insightful commentary on the societal norms and the position of women during her time.
Destiny; Or, the Chief's Daughter, by the Author of 'marriage'
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
First published in 1831, this witty and insightful novel by the Scottish author Susan Edmonstone Ferrier explores the role of social class and gender in nineteenth-century Britain. Through the stories of its various characters, from the well-to-do Lady Julia to the humble servant girl Peggy, the novel offers a vivid and engaging portrait of a society in flux, as old hierarchies give way to new forms of social mobility and individual freedom.