The Odd Women

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Set in London, the story follows Alice and Virginia Madden as they reconnect with their friend Rhoda, an intellectual woman living with Mary Barfoot. Together, Rhoda and Mary operate a school that trains young middle-class women in secretarial skills, offering them an alternative to traditional marriage roles. The narrative explores themes of female empowerment, friendship, and the societal expectations of women during this period.