Publisher's Synopsis
The Pursuit of Camilla, written by Clementina Black and first published in 1899, is a novel that explores the themes of love, social class, and gender roles in Victorian society. The story follows the protagonist, Camilla, a young woman from a wealthy family who is engaged to an older man she does not love. Camilla's life changes when she meets a young artist, Richard, who she falls in love with. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social classes and the expectations placed on Camilla as a woman of her time. Camilla must navigate the societal pressures and expectations placed upon her while trying to pursue her own happiness. The novel also explores the themes of women's suffrage and the fight for women's rights in the late 19th century. The Pursuit of Camilla is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that provides insight into the social norms and expectations of Victorian society.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.
