Publisher's Synopsis
The Helpmate is a novel written by May Sinclair and published in 1907. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Ogden, who is struggling to find her place in society. Mary is intelligent and ambitious, but she is also trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who is more interested in his career than in her.As Mary tries to navigate her way through the social and political landscape of early 20th century England, she finds herself drawn to a group of suffragettes who are fighting for women's rights. Through her involvement with the suffragettes, Mary begins to find a sense of purpose and meaning in her life.However, her newfound sense of empowerment comes at a cost. Mary's husband is deeply opposed to her involvement with the suffragettes, and their marriage begins to deteriorate even further. As Mary becomes more involved in the suffragette movement, she must decide whether to stay with her husband and conform to society's expectations, or to follow her own path and fight for women's rights.The Helpmate is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender, power, and social change. May Sinclair's vivid prose and nuanced characterization make this a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights or the social and political landscape of early 20th century 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.
