Consequences

Consequences

by E. M. Delafield

Set in late Victorian England, 'Consequences' delves into the life of Alexandra Clare, a young woman from an aristocratic Catholic family. Raised for a life of domesticity, Alexandra struggles to meet societal expectations and finds herself failing at every turn. Through her experiences, the novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, the search for identity, and the consequences of one's choices.

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Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, better known by her pen name E. M. Delafield, was born on June 9, 1890, in Selsey, England, to a well-to-do family. Her father, a clergyman, instilled in her a deep lo...

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