Clara Hopgood (1896)

Clara Hopgood is a novel written by Mark Rutherford and published in 1896. The story revolves around the titular character Clara Hopgood, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and live with her uncle and aunt in London after her father's death. Clara is a devout Christian and struggles to reconcile her faith with the realities of life in the city.As she navigates her new surroundings, Clara meets and falls in love with a young man named Robert Gainsborough. However, their relationship is complicated by their differing beliefs and social backgrounds. Clara's uncle and aunt disapprove of Robert, and Clara must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of her family and society.The novel explores themes of religion, class, and gender roles in Victorian England. It also delves into the inner turmoil of a young woman trying to find her place in the world. Rutherford's writing style is characterized by its introspective and philosophical nature, making Clara Hopgood a thought-provoking read for those interested in Victorian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.