Publisher's Synopsis
Poor Wisdom's Chance is a novel written by Mrs. H. Lovett Cameron and was published in 1880. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Hester Brooke who is faced with the challenges of life in Victorian England. Hester is the daughter of a poor artist and struggles to make ends meet. She is forced to take on a job as a governess to support her family. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when she is falsely accused of theft and is forced to leave her job. Hester is left with no choice but to flee to London to start a new life. The novel follows Hester's journey as she tries to survive in the harsh conditions of London. She meets new people and falls in love with a young man named Hugh Scarlett. However, their love is threatened by Hugh's mother who disapproves of Hester's social status. The novel explores themes of love, class, and society in Victorian England. It is a compelling story of a young woman's struggle to overcome the odds and find happiness in a society that is not always kind to those who are less fortunate.In Three Volumes.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.
