Delia Blanchflower

Delia Blanchflower is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward. The story revolves around the life of Delia Blanchflower, a young woman who has grown up in a sheltered and privileged environment. She is intelligent, independent, and has a strong sense of morality. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a man who is not considered suitable by her family.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, class, and societal expectations. Delia's struggle to follow her heart while also navigating the expectations of her family and society is at the center of the story. The book also delves into the lives of other characters, including Delia's parents, siblings, and friends, providing a comprehensive view of the society in which they live.The writing style of Mrs. Humphry Ward is often described as elegant and sophisticated. The book is set in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the societal norms and values of that era. Overall, Delia Blanchflower is a compelling novel that explores the complexities of love and societal expectations in a bygone era.As he almost ran to the station he was not conscious however of any of these small discomforts; his mind was full of Delia. He did not encourage anyone but Madeleine Tonbridge to talk to him about his ward; but he was already quite aware, before his old friend laid stress on it, of the hostile feeling towards Delia and her chaperon that was beginning to show itself in the neighbourhood. He knew that she was already pronounced heartless, odious, unprincipled, consumed with a love of notoriety, and ready for any violence, at the bidding of a woman who was probably responsible at that very moment--as a prominent organiser in the employ of the society contriving them--for some of the worst of the militant outrages.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.