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The Great Miss Driver

The Great Miss Driver

The Great Miss Driver

Anthony Hope

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781434416797
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The Great Miss Driver by Anthony Hope is a witty and engaging novel that showcases the author’s talent for crafting memorable characters and intricate social scenarios. Set in Edwardian England, the story revolves around Jennifer Driver, a spirited and unconventional heiress who returns to her hometown to claim her inheritance and make her mark on society. As she navigates the expectations of her class and gender, Jennifer’s intelligence, charm, and occasional ruthlessness both captivate and confound those around her, including the novel’s narrator, a local lawyer who becomes entangled in her schemes. Hope’s sharp observations of class dynamics and gender roles provide a nuanced portrait of a woman determined to live life on her own terms. With its blend of romance, humor, and social commentary, The Great Miss Driver offers readers a delightful exploration of personal ambition, societal constraints, and the power of individuality in a changing world.Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933) was an English novelist and playwright best known for The Prisoner of Zenda. The Great Miss Driver is a departure from Hope’s usual adventure stories, The New York Times called it a 'society novel' and said that 'the fighting is all done in a drawing room, and the chief character is a woman' who contends manfully for her objective.

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