The Flower of the Flock Volume 1 (of 3)

The novel is set in Victorian England and explores themes of class love and morality. The Flower of the Flock refers to a central female character who is the epitome of virtue and beauty. The story typically involves complex relationships social commentary and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Pierce Egan's works often delve into the lives of both the aristocracy and the lower classes providing a vivid portrayal of the social dynamics of the time. In this series Egan contrasts the innocence and purity of the heroine with the corruption and vice of the world around her.