The Last Of The Mortimers V1: A Story In Two Voices (1862)

""The Last of the Mortimers V1: A Story in Two Voices"" is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and first published in 1862. The story follows two main characters, Lucy Mortimer and her uncle, Sir Edward Mortimer, as they navigate the changing social and political landscape of England in the mid-19th century. Lucy is a young woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of her traditional upbringing and make her own way in the world. She is intelligent, independent, and fiercely determined, but she also struggles with the expectations placed upon her as a woman in Victorian society. Sir Edward, on the other hand, is a proud and stubborn man who clings to the old ways of his aristocratic family, even as the world around him changes. As the story unfolds, Lucy and Sir Edward find themselves at odds with each other, as well as with the wider world. They must confront their own biases and prejudices, as well as the challenges of a rapidly evolving society, in order to find their place in the world. ""The Last of the Mortimers V1: A Story in Two Voices"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of class, gender, and social change in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, women's literature, or the social and cultural history of the 19th century.In Three Volumes.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.