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The Hand of Ethelberta Thomas Hardy
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The Hand of Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy
At the beginning of the book, we are told that Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but, through her work as a governess, married well at the age of eighteen. Her husband died two weeks after the wedding and, now twenty-one, Ethelberta lives with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin. In the three years that have elapsed since the deaths of both her husband and father-in-law, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privilege by her benefactress, but restricted from seeing her poor family. The events of the story concern Ethelberta's career as a famous poetess and storyteller as she struggles to support her family and conceal her secret -- that her father is a butler. Beautiful, clever, and rational, she easily attracts four very persistent suitors (Mr Julian, Mr Neigh, Mr Ladywell, and Lord Mountclere), but is reluctant to give her much-coveted hand.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 19, 2021 |
| ISBN13 | 9798740784380 |
| Publishers | Independently Published |
| Pages | 502 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 26 mm · 576 g |
| Language | English |