Miss Cayley's Adventures

Miss Cayley'S Adventures Follows The Escapades Of Lois Cayley A Spirited And Resourceful Young Woman Who Upon Being Left Penniless After Her Stepfather'S Death Decides To Take Control Of Her Own Destiny. Lois Refuses To Be Constrained By The Limited Opportunities Available To Women In The Victorian Era And Sets Off On A Series Of Adventures Around The World. The Novel Is Structured Episodically With Each Chapter Detailing A Different Adventure Or Challenge That Lois Faces. Her Travels Take Her To Various Exotic Locales Including Germany Italy Egypt And India Where She Engages In A Variety Of Professions From Becoming A Lady’S Companion To Working As A Secretary A Journalist And Even Posing As A Detective. Along The Way She Encounters A Colorful Cast Of Characters Including Potential Suitors Villains And Allies All While Demonstrating Her Wit Courage And Independence. Lois'S Adventures Not Only Entertain But Also Serve To Critique The Social Norms And Gender Roles Of The Time. Her Intelligence And Capability Consistently Challenge The Expectations Placed Upon Her As A Woman Making Her A Pioneering Figure In Early Feminist Literature.