Publisher's Synopsis
In Scarlet And Grey And The Spectre Of The Real is a novel written by Florence Henniker and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two women, Lady Mary and Lady Diana, who are cousins and live in a large country estate. Lady Mary is engaged to a wealthy and handsome man, while Lady Diana is unmarried and struggles to find her place in society. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles in Victorian England. Lady Diana is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent woman who challenges the traditional expectations placed on women of her social standing. Meanwhile, Lady Mary's engagement is threatened by the appearance of a mysterious woman who claims to have a connection to her fianc�����.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront the realities of their lives and the constraints of their society. The novel also touches on spiritualism and the supernatural, as Lady Diana becomes fascinated with the idea of communicating with the dead.In Scarlet And Grey And The Spectre Of The Real is a compelling portrayal of Victorian society and the struggles faced by women of different social classes. It offers a nuanced exploration of gender roles and the limitations placed on women's lives, as well as the allure of the supernatural in an era of scientific progress.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.
