A Woman of Influence

von Rebecca Ann Collins

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Zitat aus dem Klappentext: Becky Tate, one of the more fascinating characters in the Pemberley novels, is a completely original creation of Rebecca Ann Collins. Contrary, opinionated and headstrong, she defies her staid upbringing with her determination not to submit to the pressures of Victorian domesticity and class distinction. When she marries a man of wealth and power, believing it will enhance her opportunities to make something significant of a hitherto ordinary life, but discovers that it has brought her neither happiness nor contentment, she is compelled to confront her mistake. To make matters worse, her outspoken and independent manner and social ambitions do not find favour with the well and truly gentrified ladies of the Pemberley circle. How Becky copes with the consequences of her errors of judgment, makes for an intriguing tale in which her character develops as her story unfolds. We discover a more thoughtful, vulnerable woman, who comes to value warmth and sincerity above influence and wealth, but fears she may have left it too late. For the most part, Ms. Collins lets Becky tell her story, through flashbacks, letters and intimate conversations. She deals with this unhappy, complex woman with both gentle humour and deep compassion. As in many of her novels, she draws her readers in, as she explores her characters and lets us glimpse the complicated struggles that often lay behind the seemingly calm exterior of Victorian womanhood. rebecca ann collins enterprises erstmals erschienen: 2004 Homepage der Autorin

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