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A Girl in Ten Thousand

Author
L. T. Meade
Language
English
Length
172 pages
ISBN
9781787367791
Published
14 September 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Victorian era
  • independent woman
  • gender roles
  • governess
  • societal norms
  • self-sufficiency
  • education
  • orphaned
  • female protagonist
  • determination

Description

"A Girl in Ten Thousand" by L. T. Meade is a captivating Victorian-era novel that follows the life of the spirited and independent Lois Cayley. Orphaned and left in the care of her strict uncle, Lois defies societal norms by pursuing her dreams of education and self-sufficiency. Her determination leads her to become a governess, a rare career choice for women in that era. Through her experiences, Lois challenges gender roles, forms deep connections, and navigates the complexities of love and duty. This novel is a compelling narrative of a young woman's journey to assert her independence and make her mark in a world that often underestimated the capabilities of women during that time.

Author

L. T. Meade (1844–1914), born Elizabeth Thomasina Meade in County Cork, was one of the most prolific writers of girls' stories in the late Victorian and Edwardian years. She edited, published at speed, and filled shelves with school tales, mysteries, and heroines who get into trouble and think their way out.