Dark Hester

<p><strong>A gripping tale of secrets strength and self-discovery-Anne Douglas Sedgwick's <em>Dark Hester </em>is a forgotten classic that deserves a new generation of readers.</strong> Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England this powerful classic British novel follows Hester a strong and complex heroine whose story unfolds in a world shadowed by family secrets social expectations and the search for independence. Sedgwick one of the most respected early 20th century women writers weaves a tale that is equal parts psychological drama gothic romance and women's fiction capturing the struggles and triumphs of a woman determined to claim her own identity. With echoes of literary fiction classics such as the Brontës and George Eliot <em>Dark Hester </em>blends mystery romance and drama in a narrative that explores love betrayal and the courage to defy convention.</p>