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Lady Betty Across the Water
C. N. WilliamsonA. M. Williamson
出版DigiCat, 2022-11-22
主題Fiction / General
ISBNEAN:8596547418016
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=RSyjEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Lady Betty Across the Water,' penned by C. N. Williamson, readers dive into a charming Edwardian era narrative that seamlessly blends romance with adventure. With finesse and a keen eye for period detail, Williamson unfurls the tale of Lady Betty, a young woman sent forth from her dwindling aristocratic British household to the brisk shores of America. Her inherent beauty, deemed a potential threat to her sister's matrimonial aims, becomes both a curse and a catalyst on this unintended journey. As Betty encounters misadventures and romantic entanglements, including the peril of an unwanted suitor and the enigmatic allure of Jim Brett, Williamson weaves a tale with a stylistic nod to the popular serialized novels of the early twentieth century, laced with witticisms and a discerning critique of contemporary social mores. In the larger literary tradition, Williamson, a prolific author and half of the writing duo with his wife Alice Muriel Williamson, frequently tackled themes of class distinction and the woman's place in society. His work often reflected the social upheavals and transitions of his time, offering insight through the lens of personal stories. 'Lady Betty Across the Water' may well be a reflection of Williamson's observations on the evolving roles of women and the clash between established convention and new-world ideals, as the eponymous Betty serves as a vessel for these themes. The book is a delightful excursion for aficionados of historical fiction and those fascinated by the subtle interplay between societal norms and individual aspirations. Readers longing for an escapade through the dilemmas and desires that bind and define us will find in Betty's story an enduring echo of their own quest for personal freedom and love. Williamson's crafted narrative promises a journey filled with the spirit of an era teetering on the cusp of modernity, deemed worthy for both scholarly discussion and pleasurable reading.