Lady Hester; Or Ursula's Narrative

The story is set in the 17th century and centers around Lady Hester a noblewoman and Ursula a young girl. Ursula''s narrative is the central focus of the novel as she recounts the events and experiences in her life including her interactions with Lady Hester. The novel explores themes of class social expectations and the relationships between different characters in the story. Charlotte M. Yonge was an author who often incorporated her strong Christian beliefs and moral values into her works. Lady Hester; Or Ursula''s Narrative is no exception as it contains moral lessons and reflections on the characters'' conduct and choices. The novel like many of Charlotte M. Yonge''s works is reflective of the Victorian and Edwardian eras in England and the social and moral values of that time. It provides a window into the historical context and the ways in which literature was used to convey moral and ethical messages to readers.