Lady Connie - Ward, Humphry; Sterner, Albert
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Step back in time with Mrs. Humphry Ward's "Lady Connie," a captivating novel set against the backdrop of Oxford, England. This historical fiction explores the intricate social life of the aristocracy, weaving a tale of romance and societal expectations. Immerse yourself in a world of tradition and privilege, as the story unfolds within the hallowed halls of Oxford. "Lady Connie" offers a glimpse into a bygone era, examining the complexities of love and duty. A meticulously prepared print republication of a literary classic, this edition allows you to experience the enduring charm of a story…mehr

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Step back in time with Mrs. Humphry Ward's "Lady Connie," a captivating novel set against the backdrop of Oxford, England. This historical fiction explores the intricate social life of the aristocracy, weaving a tale of romance and societal expectations. Immerse yourself in a world of tradition and privilege, as the story unfolds within the hallowed halls of Oxford. "Lady Connie" offers a glimpse into a bygone era, examining the complexities of love and duty. A meticulously prepared print republication of a literary classic, this edition allows you to experience the enduring charm of a story that continues to resonate. Experience the timeless appeal of a beautifully rendered world of social intrigue and romantic entanglements in this quintessential work of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.