Hester Stanley's Friends (1898)

Hester Stanley's Friends is a novel written by Harriet Prescott Spofford and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Hester Stanley, a wealthy and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms. Hester is an unconventional woman for her time, and she has a group of friends who share her progressive views on women's rights and social justice issues. Among her friends are artists, writers, and activists who are all working to make a difference in their community. The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and social change, as Hester and her friends navigate their way through the challenges of life in the late 19th century. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and setbacks, but they remain committed to their ideals and to one another. As the story unfolds, Hester finds herself drawn to a man named Philip, who shares her passion for social justice and her commitment to making a difference in the world. Together, they work to create positive change in their community, while navigating the complexities of their own relationship. Overall, Hester Stanley's Friends is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of progressive women in the late 19th century. It is a tribute to the power of friendship, the importance of social justice, and the enduring human spirit.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.