A Simple Woman (1863)

A Simple Woman is a novel written by Henrietta Keddie and originally published in 1863. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rachel Gray, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a governess to support herself. Despite the challenges she faces, Rachel remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself.As the story progresses, Rachel meets and falls in love with a wealthy man named George Eliot. However, their relationship is complicated by the social and class differences between them, as well as the disapproval of George’s family. Rachel must navigate these obstacles while also dealing with her own insecurities and doubts about her worthiness to be with George.Throughout the novel, Keddie explores themes of love, class, and social expectations, as well as the challenges faced by women in Victorian society. A Simple Woman is a compelling and poignant story that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century.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.