検索キーワード： "Margaret Oliphant" 科学・工学

Catherine Vernon has a firm hand on her family and on the family business. Her plans for her young protege Edward, whom she loves like a son, are disturbed by the arrival of Hester, a 14-year-old girl who is just as strong willed. The conflict between Catherine and Hester is resolved through their mutual love for Edward. On one level a love story, Hester is unusual for its time in its portrayal of women in business. - Summary by Anne Erickson

Catherine Vernon has a firm hand on her family and on the family business. Her plans for her young protege Edward, whom she loves like a son, are disturbed by the arrival of Hester, a 14-year-old girl who is just as strong willed. The conflict between Catherine and Hester is resolved through their mutual love for Edward. On one level a love story, Hester is unusual for its time in its portrayal of women in business. - Summary by Anne Erickson

In the midst of Victorian England, where social status and snobbery reign supreme, Phoebe Beecham embarks on a journey of discovery that unravels her familys intriguing history. As she navigates the complexities of religion and politics, Phoebe learns that the past holds secrets that could challenge the very foundations of the social order. - Summary by Lynne T