Chance

<p><b>Young Flora de Barral is the daughter of a man whose sudden bankruptcy and conviction have forced her to face a harsh and uncertain reality.</b> <i>Chance</i> is a clever examination of risk and the impact of unforeseen circumstance.</p><p><i>Chance</i> features Conrad's signature narration as it describes the experiences of major and minor characters including Flora de Barral. She is a young woman who has suffered the consequences of her father's many misdeeds. This includes social and economic scrutiny which has made it difficult for her to build a new life. Despite critics Flora weds a man called Captain Anthony and the couple attempt to navigate their unconventional relationship.</p><p>Joseph Conrad attempts to expand his literary horizons with <i>Chance</i>. Unlike his previous works <i>Lord Jim</i> and <i>Heart of Darkness</i> this novel investigates a woman's position in contemporary society. It's a unique exploration of the feminist view within a patriarchal structure.</p><p>With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of <i>Chance</i> is both modern and readable.</p>