Mrs. Geoffrey: A Novel (1881)

By The Duchess and Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

Book Overview

Mrs. Geoffrey: A Novel is a classic work of fiction by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, originally published in 1881. The story centers around the titular character, Mrs. Geoffrey, a beautiful and charming woman who is married to a wealthy and successful businessman. Despite her privileged position in society, Mrs. Geoffrey is deeply unhappy in her marriage and longs for something more fulfilling.As the story unfolds, Mrs. Geoffrey becomes increasingly drawn to a young artist named Ralph Dornford, who is also unhappy with his own life and yearns for artistic success. The two begin a passionate affair, which threatens to destroy both of their lives and reputations.Throughout the novel, Hungerford explores themes of love, marriage, and social class, as well as the pressures and expectations placed on women in Victorian society. Mrs. Geoffrey is a complex and nuanced character, torn between her desire for freedom and her fear of scandal and social ostracism.Overall, Mrs. Geoffrey: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and attitudes of Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120650925
• ISBN13: 9781120650924
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"