Marcella; Volume 2

This novel, published in 1894, is a social and political commentary on Victorian society. The eponymous heroine is a young woman who becomes involved in social reform movements and political activism. Along the way, she grapples with issues such as poverty, women's rights, and the role of the state in society. The novel was widely read in its time and remains a valuable insight into the concerns and anxieties of the late Victorian period.