The House Of Bondage

By Emma Jane Worboise

Book Overview

The House of Bondage is a novel written by Emma Jane Worboise. The story is set in the Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Grey. Hester is a governess who finds herself in a difficult situation when she is falsely accused of stealing from her employer. She is forced to leave her job and is unable to find work elsewhere due to the false accusation. Hester is eventually taken in by a group of women who run a boarding house for women who have fallen on hard times. The boarding house is located in a rough part of town and is known for being a place where women are forced into prostitution. Hester is determined to help the women in the boarding house and works to improve their living conditions. The novel explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggles faced by women in Victorian society. It also touches on the issue of prostitution and the exploitation of women. The House of Bondage is a thought-provoking and emotional novel that sheds light on the harsh realities of life in the Victorian era.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: 1432673319
• ISBN13: 9781432673314
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"