Delicate Distress-Pa

Focusing on the struggles women face post-marriage, the narrative explores themes of financial independence, interfaith relationships, and infidelity. At its heart is Emily Woodville, a newlywed tormented by suspicions of her husband's affair with a former lover. Set against the contrasting backdrops of rural England and Paris, the novel employs an epistolary format to delve into moral dilemmas surrounding love and duty, featuring intelligent female characters who engage in deep philosophical discussions, marking a significant feminist perspective in literature.