Publisher's Synopsis
Nadine: The Study of a Woman is a novel written by Australian author Rosa Praed, under the pseudonym Mrs. Campbell Praed. The book was first published in 1883 and is set in the Victorian era. The story follows the life of Nadine, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is married off to a wealthy but older man, Sir Lionel. Despite her husband's wealth and social status, Nadine is not content with her life and begins to feel trapped in her marriage. She finds solace in the company of her cousin, Paul, who is also her childhood friend. As Nadine and Paul grow closer, they begin to develop romantic feelings for each other. However, their love is forbidden and they must navigate the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the role of women in Victorian society. Praed's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and complex characters, making Nadine: The Study of a Woman a compelling read for fans of Victorian literature.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.
