Joyce (1889)

Joyce (1889) is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant. The book tells the story of a young woman named Joyce Westmacott, who is left orphaned after her father's death. Joyce is forced to leave her comfortable life in London and move to a small town in the Scottish Highlands to live with her uncle and his family. As Joyce adjusts to her new life, she meets a variety of characters, including her cousin, who is a self-absorbed and manipulative young woman, and a local doctor who becomes a close friend. Joyce also becomes involved in the lives of the people in the town, including a young girl who is being mistreated by her stepmother and a group of workers who are fighting for better treatment from their employer. Throughout the book, Joyce faces challenges and struggles to find her place in the world. She must navigate social expectations, family dynamics, and her own desires and ambitions. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and power, and offers a nuanced portrayal of life in late 19th-century Scotland. Overall, Joyce (1889) is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of its time.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.